Two young rowers have died after lightning appeared to strike a lake in Florida.
Gavin Christman and Langston Rodriguez-Sane, aged 12 and 13, were rowing with three other children when their boat capsized in Lake Fairview, Orlando earlier this month.
Police are still investigating but it is believed a lightning strike may have been behind the tragedy.
Three of the youngsters were treated at the scene, although 13-year-old Gavin was missing after the incident.
His body was found a day later by the emergency services.
Meanwhile, Langston, 12, was rushed to A&E but sadly died in hospital, officials confirmed yesterday.
A GoFundMe page set up for Gavin and Langston's families said: "The world lost two of its brightest lights as Gavin Christman and Langston Rodriguez-Sane were involved in a tragic lightning strike accident in Orlando, Florida, on September 15, 2022.
"During a routine middle school rowing practice on Lake Fairview, a bolt of lightning triggered fatal injuries to these boys that resulted in the boat capsizing.
"Their three heroic teammates, who were also aboard, righted the boat, and with the help of their coach, were able to bring Langston to shore. He was rushed to the hospital where he later passed away.
"Gavin was missing in the lake for 24 agonising hours until a recovery crew brought him to the surface so his family and friends could say goodbye."
Orange County Fire and Rescue Department previously said: "Preliminary reports indicate lightning struck the area.
"We are incredibly saddened by this incident and appreciate the efforts of the multiple agencies who worked together over the past 24 hours to assist in the rescue."
North Orlando Rowing yesterday wrote on Facebook : "It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of a second rower involved in last Thursday’s weather-related tragedy.
"The (North Orlando Rowing) community is devastated and continues to focus on supporting our affected families and our entire NOR team during this difficult time."
It comes after a man was struck by a bolt of lightning while playing PlayStation at his home in Oxfordshire.
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Aidan Rowan, 33, was sitting on his couch when he heard a loud crack followed by a heavy feeling in his body.
The 33-year-old immediately keeled over and has been left with scars after the freak event.
Coincidentally, he had been playing Stray, where you control a lost cat during a thunderstorm, when the lightning bolt tore through his home.
Aidan's husband Aaron, 32, leapt to his aid and rushed him to hospital at around 10.30pm.
He was kept under supervision for several hours before being discharged with some medication to soothe the pain.
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