3 family members struck by lightning on Florida beach
3 family members struck by lightning on Florida beach

The family members were standing under an umbrella during a thunderstorm, a bystander said.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate based on the provided sources. The key claim about the lightning strike affecting three family members on a Florida beach is verified. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** 3 family members struck by lightning on Florida beach.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating "Pinellas County deputies responded to St. Pete Beach, Florida, after 3 family members were struck by lightning."
- Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, mentioning "lightning strike hit three members of a Cuban family, leaving one of them in critical." However, it incorrectly states the location as Naples, Florida.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim, mentioning "three people were struck by lightning on the Fourth of July."
- Verification Source #4: Supports this claim, stating "Pinellas County deputies responded to St. Pete Beach, Florida, after 3 family members were struck by lightning."
- Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, mentioning "3 family members, including 17-year-old girl, struck by lightning on beach."
- Claim:** The family members were standing under an umbrella during a thunderstorm, a bystander said.
- This claim is not directly verified by the provided sources. While the sources confirm the lightning strike, they do not mention the umbrella or the bystander's statement. This is an unverified minor claim.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1, #3, #4, and #5: All agree that 3 family members were struck by lightning on St. Pete Beach, Florida.
- Verification Source #2: Agrees that 3 family members were struck by lightning but incorrectly states the location as Naples, Florida. This is a contradiction regarding the location.
- The claim about the umbrella and bystander is not covered by any of the provided sources.