US man says ‘hold tight’ to loved ones after wife and toddler killed by lightning
Summary
A Florida man, Kameron Glasgow, lost his wife and toddler daughter after they were struck by lightning on August 23. He urged people to cherish their loved ones and spoke at a memorial honoring his wife Kenya and daughter Kennedi, who died despite medical care.Key Facts
- Kenya Glasgow (31) and her two-year-old daughter Kennedi were struck by lightning in Margate, Florida.
- Both were taken to hospitals but died shortly after arriving.
- Kameron Glasgow was very near the strike and experienced some effects but survived.
- Kennedi’s twin sister, Kensli, was inside a nearby car and was unharmed.
- A candlelight memorial was held at a local school with friends and neighbors attending.
- The CDC says there are about 37 million lightning strikes in the US each year, but the chance of being struck is less than one in a million.
- The National Weather Service advises going indoors when you hear thunder, as lightning can strike even miles away from storms.
- Kameron thanked his community for support and encouraged everyone to hold their loved ones tight.
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