Jake Rosencranz, 29, tragically died after being struck by lightning while on his honeymoon in Florida, despite clear skies overhead. This unusual incident, occurring in New Smyrna Beach, highlighted the dangers of lightning strikes from remote storms, a rarity according to local safety officials. Originally from Boston and a graduate of the University of Denver, Rosencranz was the first lightning fatality in Florida for the year 2025. His death serves as a painful reminder of Florida's high lightning event frequency and the unforeseen dangers posed by nature, even in seemingly safe conditions.
In a tragic event, newlywed Jake Rosencranz, 29, was fatally struck by lightning while in shallow water at New Smyrna Beach, raising concerns about unexpected lightning dangers.
Beach safety director Tammy Malphurs noted the rarity of lightning striking someone several miles from storm clouds, making this incident an unusual and tragic occurrence for the region.
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