Man in critical condition after being struck by lightning at Ettalong Beach
A man in his 20s is in critical condition after being struck by lightning while swimming at Ettalong Beach in New South Wales. Despite clear skies at the time of the strike, the incident occurred following a period of severe storms in the region.
Why it matters
Serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather-related hazards and the importance of emergency response protocols.
Topic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents
Emergency services were called to Ettalong Beach yesterday after a swimmer was struck by lightning. ( Supplied )
A man struck by lightning on the New South Wales Central Coast remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
Bystanders pulled the man from the water at Ettalong Beach yesterday afternoon.
More thunderstorms are forecast across NSW today.
Link copied Share Share article A man is in a critical but stable condition at a Sydney hospital after a "blue sky" lightning strike on the Central Coast yesterday afternoon.
The man, believed to be in his 20s, was swimming at Ettalong Beach when he was struck about 3:00pm.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said bystanders pulled the man from the water and performed CPR until paramedics arrived.
Brandon Duffy witnessed the "chaotic" scene after arriving shortly after the strike for a morning swim.
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