THE WIRE · UPDATED 12:12 PM MDT No story is too small.
BountifulSandy

Bountiful man killed by lightning strike while jet-skiing in Florida

Single source Reported from one source.
Bountiful man killed by lightning strike while jet-skiing in Florida
Photo via Fox 13
Read at Fox 13 →

Utah News spotted this story published August 31, 2026 at Fox 13. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

A Bountiful father of four was killed over the weekend when he was struck by lightning while riding a jet ski in Florida. Steve Matheson was in the water near Fort De Soto Park on Florida's west coast when he was struck on Saturday. and transported Matheson to the hospital in what was described as a life-threatening condition.

Article details

CityBountiful, Sandy