Man struck by lightning during ocean swim on NSW Central Coast
A man in his 20s is in serious condition after being struck by lightning while swimming at Ettalong Beach on the NSW Central Coast. Emergency services responded to the scene and transported the victim to Gosford Hospital.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable environmental hazards associated with coastal recreation during storm conditions.
A man has been struck by lightning during an ocean swim on the NSW Central Coast. The man, in his 20s, was in the water at Ettalong Beach - the eastern extension of Umina Beach - just before 4pm on Saturday when he was electrocuted by a lightning strike.
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