NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsOctober 28, 2026Miami-Dade County
Teen lightning strike survivor reunites with Delray Beach medical team
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Fourteen-year-old Kevin Sosa reunited with the medical team at Delray Medical Center who saved his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest from a lightning strike during a soccer game in August. Following months of recovery after a multi-day coma, Sosa expressed gratitude to the doctors, first responders, and family members who performed life-saving CPR.
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Demonstrates the critical impact of immediate bystander CPR and rapid pre-hospital medical intervention in survival following natural disasters.
Key Facts
- Fourteen-year-old Kevin Sosa survived being struck by lightning during a soccer game in August.
- The strike caused him to suffer cardiac arrest in front of his family.
- Sosa's father and a good Samaritan performed CPR before first responders arrived.
- Sosa remained in a coma for several days after being rushed to the hospital.
- He celebrated his 14th birthday while recovering in the hospital.
- Sosa showed major signs of recovery after a month and was allowed to return home.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDr. Angela Jones“Physician at Delray Medical Center commenting on the pre-hospital care”OrganizationPalm Beach County Fire Rescue“Emergency services provider in the region”OrganizationDelray Medical Center“Hospital where the teen received treatment and reunited with staff”locationDelray Beach“City in Florida where the medical center is located”PersonKevin Sosa“Fourteen-year-old lightning strike survivor”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news report”PersonPeter Antevy“Medical director of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue”