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Saratoga Springs man killed by lightning while on jet ski

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Saratoga Springs man killed by lightning while on jet ski
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A 41-year-old Saratoga Springs father was killed after being struck by lightning while on a jet ski off the Florida gulf coast. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene on Saturday evening.

Key takeaways

  • Steve Matheson, a 41-year-old from Saratoga Springs, was killed by lightning while jet skiing in Florida.
  • Deputies responded to the scene off the Florida gulf coast on Saturday at about 6:35 p.m.
  • Matheson's family is using a fundraising page to help cover funeral costs and the expense of returning his body to Utah.

A Saratoga Springs father of four was killed Saturday after being struck by lightning while on a jet ski off the Florida gulf coast, according to a report published September 1.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office stated that deputies were called to the area at approximately 6:35 p.m. and discovered Steve Matheson had been struck by lightning while in the water.

Matheson, 41, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

A fundraising page created for his family described Matheson as a wonderful man, devoted husband, and loving father who adored his wife, Abbie, and their four children. The account noted that Matheson's family was his greatest joy and that he was a dedicated fan of BYU football.

The family is currently facing costs associated with returning Matheson's body to Utah and funding funeral services.

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