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Six students drowned and 24 others were injured during a school trip to Abu Talat Beach in Alexandria, Egypt, prompting the closure of the beach and an investigation into safety measures amid dangerous water conditions.
Twenty people were injured by a lightning strike while swimming at Dominion Beach Park in South Carolina, with the incident occurring despite clear weather, as lightning energized a metal cable around the swimming area. All injuries are non-life-threatening, and the beach is set to reopen after safety assessments. The event highlights the dangers of lightning, especially during Lightning Safety Awareness Week.
A witness describes the tragic scene of a sand hole swallowing two children, resulting in the death of 7-year-old Sloan Mattingly at a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach. The witness recalls seeing a man digging a massive hole minutes before the incident and refutes claims that the children dug it. The community is mourning the loss, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family. Officials plan to hold a moment of silence and discuss safety measures at upcoming events.