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British paddle-boarder dies after being struck by lightning

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 30 May 2023, 9:12pm
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British paddle-boarder dies after being struck by lightning

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 30 May 2023, 9:12pm

A British man died after being reportedly stuck by lightening while paddle-boarding in Greece.

The unnamed 26-year old was in the ocean during a thunderstorm in Agia Agathi, Rhodes, according to local media.

Investigations into this incident are currently underway.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the paddle-boarder was rescued after being hit, but he died shortly after.

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