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Fort De Soto on Public safety

Most recent record dated August 30, 2026.

At a Glance

Filed
2026-08-30
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The Story

A man identified as Steve Matheson of Utah died after being struck by lightning while jet skiing near the north end of Fort De Soto park on Saturday evening.

The Connections

How It's Being Covered

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The Record

  1. 2026-08-30
    Man dead after being struck by lightning while jet skiing near Fort De Soto: PCSO
    Press coverage of this story.
  2. 2026-08-30
    Jet skier killed by lightning strike near Fort De Soto
  3. 2026-08-30
    Jet skier killed by lightning strike near Fort De Soto