St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue was dispatched around noon on July 4 for a possible lightning strike on the beach near 4700 Gulf Blvd., according to fire rescue officials. Emergency personnel found a family of three who appeared to be struck by lightning while under an umbrella at the beach, officials said.

Family of three appeared to be struck by lightning while under an umbrella on the beach. A 17-year-old girl was transported as a trauma alert to Tampa General Hospital.

A family of three was struck by lightning while under an umbrella at a beach in Florida's Pinellas County, officials said Friday. St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue was dispatched to the scene at 12:19 p.m.,