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MARGATE, Fla. - Despite life-saving efforts from first responders Sunday, a mom and daughter died after reportedly being struck by lightning in South Florida.
The mom and daughter died shortly after being taken to the hospital, police said.
What we know:
The Margate Police Department responded to a call around 2:30 p.m. reporting two people lying on the sidewalk in the area of 7941 NW 1st Street. Officers and Margate Fire Rescue began CPR efforts before the mom was transported to a hospital in Deerfield Beach and the daughter was taken to a hospital in Fort Lauderdale with a police escort, the department said.
Despite the medical response, the daughter and mom – identified as 31-year-old Kenya Glasgow – died shortly after arriving at their respective hospitals.
The department extended its sympathies to the victims' family during this difficult time.
What's next:
This incident remains under investigation.
The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the Margate Police Department.