{
  "id": 4623525,
  "title": "US man says ‘hold tight’ to loved ones after wife and toddler killed by lightning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/us-man-says-hold-tight-to-loved-ones-after-wife-and-toddler-killed-by",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T10:00:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/31/florida-man-wife-daughter-killed-lightning"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kameron Glasgow, a resident of Florida, is urging people to \"hold on tight\" to their loved ones following the tragic deaths of his wife and two-year-old daughter in a lightning strike. The incident occurred on August 23rd in Margate, a small city near Miami, when Kenya, 31, and Kennedi were struck by lightning while in a family member's driveway. Both were rushed to hospitals but unfortunately, died shortly after arrival. Miraculously, Kenya's twin sister, Kensli, who was in the family's parked car nearby, survived unharmed. Kameron, who was only a few feet away from the strike, described the experience as \"the worst feeling in the world\" to witness his wife and daughter fatally injured. In a social media post, he expressed his grief, saying, \"I just lost my best friend. My daughter just lost her best friend.\" At a memorial service for the Glasgows held at Margate Elementary School on Saturday, Kameron emphasized the importance of cherishing loved ones, especially those with special bonds, by telling them \"I love you\" and holding them close. He also acknowledged the significant impact of Kensli's young age in coping with her sister's death, noting that she was \"always going to make sure you're OK before herself.\" The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that there are approximately 37 million lightning strikes in the US each year, with an individual's chances of being struck being less than one in a million. However, the National Weather Service warns that lightning can strike up to 25 miles away from a storm and advises people to seek shelter indoors if they can hear thunder. Kameron expressed his gratitude for the support from his community, saying it had left his and their family's metaphorical \"cups overflowing.\"",
  "summary": "Kameron Glasgow of Florida honors wife Kenya and daughter Kennedi at local vigil after last week’s tragedy A Florida man whose wife and toddler daughter were killed by a lightning strike while he was near them recently has implored people to “hold … tight” to their loved ones. Kameron Glasgow made that arresting remark to local media at a weekend gathering honoring the memories of his wife,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}