FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – A man was taken to the hospital after a possible lightning strike at a park in Fort Lauderdale during the Juneteenth event.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue received a call regarding a potential lightning strike involving an adult male at Mills Pond Park, located at 2201 NW 9th Ave, shortly after 3:40 p.m.
The Juneteenth celebration, organized by the Ujima Men’s Collective, included a cooking contest that attracted around 100 attendees.
As the weather started deteriorating, people began seeking shelter under the pavilion. Unfortunately, one person was struck by lightning.
The event organizers witnessed the incident and immediately urged everyone to disperse.
“He fell, and we were shocked. We called 911, and several people also reported the incident.
While waiting for the ambulance, he remained conscious,” said Lorenzo Robertson, one of the event organizers.
The precise details of the incident and the man’s condition are currently unknown.
Emergency personnel are present at the scene, providing necessary medical assistance and evaluating the situation. Additional updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
