Twenty people, including adults and children, were injured by a lightning strike at a South Carolina beach on Tuesday. The strike energized a metal cable with buoys in the swimming area. Eighteen were treated on-site, while two were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. All are expected to recover. The incident occurred on a sunny day, highlighting the unpredictable nature of lightning strikes. The beach is expected to reopen after safety checks.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.