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Tragic Lightning Strike Kills Mother and Son in Florida
24 Aug
Summary
- Mother and 2-year-old son tragically lost their lives after a lightning strike.
- The fatal incident occurred Sunday afternoon in Margate, Florida.
- Authorities pronounced both victims dead after immediate medical aid.
A tragic incident in Margate, Florida, resulted in the deaths of a mother and her young son due to a lightning strike. The fatal event occurred on Sunday, August 23, 2026, around 2:30 p.m. Authorities responded to a call reporting that 40-year-old Kenya Glasgow and her 2-year-old son had been struck by lightning.
First responders found the victims on a sidewalk in the 7941 NW 1st Street area and immediately began life-saving measures, including CPR. Both victims were transported to separate medical centers by Margate Fire Rescue. Tragically, Kenya Glasgow and her son were pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the hospitals.
The Margate Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this fatal lightning strike. The community extends its deepest sympathies to the victims' grieving family and loved ones during this immensely difficult time.
