Overview

• The 52-year-old woman was struck by lightning under a tree at Marina Real Juan Carlos I on July 12 and admitted in critical condition to Hospital Clínico de Valencia.
• Policía Local and SAMU/CICU teams performed on-site resuscitation after she entered cardiac arrest before transferring her to the intensive care unit.
• Official sources report the mother died on August 5 after nearly two weeks of treatment for severe internal injuries caused by the electrical discharge.
• The storm unleashed 2,705 lightning strikes across the Valencian Community, including 688 in Valencia province, setting a new regional record for a single day.
• Experts warn that seeking shelter under trees or near metal objects during electrical storms sharply increases the risk of lightning injuries.