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The National Weather Service is reporting that a Fort Pierce man who was struck by lightning May 17 has died.

It was the second death this year caused by lightning. The first occurred in Colorado on May 7.

According to an incident report, construction worker Guadalupe Salinas was working on a pool and clubhouse in northern Martin County when he was struck.

He was taken to Martin Memorial Hospital in Stuart and transferred to St. Mary's Medical Center.

John Jensenius, the weather service's lightning expert, said the average number of lightning deaths for this time of year is nine.

"Although we are encouraged by the low number of lightning fatalities this year, the peak months for lightning fatalities are still to come - late June through early August," Jensenius said.
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