Clearwater man struck by lightning while working in his yard

A man was struck by lightning in his yard in Clearwater Friday night. 

Clearwater Fire and Rescue crews were called to the home along 5th Street N in Safety Harbor around 7 p.m.

Crews said the man had been working in his yard when he was the victim of an "indirect strike." 

He was taken to Mease Countryside Hospital as a precaution, CFR said.

RELATED: Two people hit by lightning on St. Pete Beach Thursday
 

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