A lightning incident at Florida's St. Augustine Pier left three injured and beachgoers in panic, highlighting safety concerns as the US reports six lightning fatalities in 2025.

Three people were struck by lightning at St. Augustine Pier, Florida, with one in critical condition, amid 20,000 strikes in Central Florida. The pier is closed for inspection, and officials urge, “When thunder roars,

The St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department said 3 people were struck by lightning on Saturday afternoon at the St. Augustine Pier. One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition, a second person was transported with minor injuries, and a third person refused to be transported to the hospital, officials said in a Facebook post.