Lifeguard indirectly hit by lightning, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Officials

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A lifeguard is in the hospital after an indirect lightning strike according to Volusia County Beach Safety Officials.

Officials say it happened while that lifeguard was assisting a woman on the beach.

Officials say he is expected to be okay, and was sent to the hospital to get checked out.

We’ll update you when we learn more.