Fire rescue: Man struck by lightning in Melbourne Beach

Updated July 4, 2021 8:49am EDT

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MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. - Brevard County Fire Rescue officials said Saturday that a man was struck by lightning.

Officials told FOX 35 News that a 60-year-old was taken to a trauma center.

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The lightning strike happened in Melbourne Beach.

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