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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Io Dodds

Colorado man killed by ‘rare’ lightning strike while on beach honeymoon in Florida

New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County, Florida - (Jesus Olarte / AFP via Getty Images)

A Colorado man was killed after being struck by lightning while on his honeymoon on a beach in central Florida, officials have said.

The man, who was 29 years old, was visiting New Smyrna Beach on Florida's east coast, not far from Daytona Beach, and was standing in ankle-deep water when it happened on Friday.

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