Florida teen who was struck by lightning while hunting with her dad has died
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A teenage girl who was struck by lightning while hunting with her father this week died on Thursday, officials said.
Baylee Holbrook, 16, and her dad were hit after lightning struck a tree late Tuesday afternoon, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said. Holbrook's dad lost consciousness. When he woke up, Holbrook wasn't breathing and was in critical condition.
He called 911 and started providing CPR as emergency personnel responded, officials said. The teen was rushed to a hospital for additional treatment.
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