Three people from the same family are recovering after being struck by lightning at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The dad, who now jokingly goes by "Sparky," was placed in the ICU.

A lightning incident at Florida's St. Augustine Pier left three injured and beachgoers in panic, highlighting safety concerns as the US reports six lightning fatalities in 2025.

Three people were hurt after a lightning strike on St. Augustine Beach. The lightning strike happened over the weekend at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The incident sent beachgoers into a panic and injured three people, including an elderly man who was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.