Overview

• On August 3, a sudden summer storm at Piombino’s Ponte d’Oro beach produced a lightning strike that caused the man’s heart to stop.
• First responders and bystanders administered CPR for about 30 minutes before the patient regained spontaneous circulation.
• He was then airlifted to Siena Hospital where he remains in very serious but stable condition.
• ASL Toscana Nord Ovest has begun reassessing emergency declaration criteria and resuscitation procedures for weather-related incidents.
• Port authorities and local law enforcement coordinated with medical teams to manage the rapid rescue and transfer.