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Woman struck by lightning while mowing lawn: HCFR

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Updated  July 28, 2025 12:43pm EDT
Hernando County
FOX 13 News

The Brief

    • Hernando County Fire Rescue says a woman was struck by lightning while mowing her lawn on Sunday evening.
    • It happened in Ridge Manor, according to officials. The exact location was not released.
    • No further details on the victim's identity or condition were made available.

RIDGE MANOR, Fla. - A woman is recovering in the hospital after being struck by lightning while she was on a riding lawn mower, according to fire officials in Hernando County.

What we know:

Hernando County Fire Rescue says crews responded shortly before 7 p.m. in Ridge Manor.

The woman went into cardiac arrest, according to HCFR, and was revived on the way to the hospital.

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What we don't know:

Fire officials have not released any further details on the woman or her condition.

What they're saying:

In a post on social media, Hernando County Fire Rescue wrote: "HCFR wants to remind everyone when thunder roars head indoors. Lightning can strike several miles away from a thunderstorm. Staying indoors for 30 minutes after the storm passes is highly recommended."

The Source: This story was written with information from Hernando County Fire Rescue.

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