Lightning Strike Claims Mother and Daughter | Bend News

Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in Florida when a 31-year-old mother and her two-year-old daughter were killed by lightning just moments after stepping out of their car near Fort Lauderdale. First responders rushed to the scene, performing CPR in a desperate attempt to save them—but both were pronounced dead at separate hospitals. A neighbor bravely intervened, calling 911 and helping the family during the chaos. The Margate Police are now investigating, with no further details released. This devastating loss leaves a community reeling and serves as a sobering reminder of nature’s…