Lightning Injures 3 at St. Augustine Pier, One Critical

At least three people were struck by lightning at the St. Augustine Pier in Florida on Saturday afternoon, prompting emergency response from St. Johns County Fire Rescue and the St. Augustine Fire Department. One individual was transported in critical condition to a trauma center via helicopter, another sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital, while a third person with non-life-threatening injuries declined transport. Officials have urged the public to avoid the pier during ongoing emergency operations and to seek shelter indoors during thunderstorms. The incident follows a recent tragic lightning strike in Waycross, Georgia, where two teenagers lost their lives. Authorities continue to emphasize the dangers of lightning and advise people to heed safety warnings during storms.