SKYFOX flew over the scene Monday afternoon. SEASIDE PARK, N.J. - A young lifeguard was killed and seven other people, including three other lifeguards, were injured when lightning struck a Jersey Shore beach Monday afternoon, authorities said.New Jersey Gov.
Phil Murphy confirmed that a lifeguard in Berkeley Township was killed in the afternoon.It marked the second death of a young lifeguard at the Jersey Shore in a little over a week.Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said seven others were taken to hospitals with injuries that were not considered life-threatening."Our hearts are with the family and friends of the young lifeguard killed by today’s horrific lightning strike on the beach in Berkeley Township, and we pray for a full.