Florida Teen Reunites With Responders After Surviving Lightning Strike
A 14-year-old Florida teen, who survived a lightning strike during a soccer game that caused cardiac arrest, has reunited with the first responders and medical team who saved his life at Delray Medical Center.
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, October 28, 2026 —
A 14-year-old Florida teen has reunited with the first responders and medical team who saved his life after a lightning strike during a soccer game caused cardiac arrest, according to the information provided.
The reunion took place at Delray Medical Center, where the teen met the people involved in responding to the emergency and providing medical care. The account identifies the group as first responders and members of the medical team, but does not provide their names or specify their individual roles.
The summary says the teen survived the strike and the cardiac arrest that followed. It does not state when the incident occurred, where the soccer game was held, or how long the teen was receiving care. Details about the emergency response and his recovery were not provided.
The reunion brought together the teen and those credited with saving his life. No statements from the teen, his family, the responders or medical staff were included in the information available. The circumstances that led to the reunion, including whether it was arranged by the hospital or the family, were also not specified.
The account does not provide further information about the teen’s current health or whether he has returned to playing soccer. It also does not describe any changes to the game or other activities after the lightning strike. The available details are limited to the teen’s age, the incident during a soccer game, the resulting cardiac arrest, his survival and the reunion at Delray Medical Center.
Story summarized from the original created by Scott Sutton on www.wptv.com, see more information here.
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