Advertisement

Health

Boynton Beach teen recovering from lightning strike reunites with rescuers who saved his life

Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Friday, October 9, 2026 at 3:22 PM · 1 min read
Boynton Beach teen recovering from lightning strike reunites with rescuers who saved his life — WSVN 7 Local News, Parkland Health news
Image: WSVN 7 Local News

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) A 14-year-old boy from Boynton Beach reunited with the first responders who saved his life after he was struck by lightning nearly two months ago. Kevin Peluffo was playing soccer with his friends at a mobile home park on Aug. 23 when he was struck, stopping his heart. I put my kicks in, then I turned around, and I just hear, Boom!' said his friend. Then I just see my friend fall to the ground, and then I didn t know what to do. Peluffo s mom, Sandra, said there s still a long road ahead. First, we will have to see Dr. Quiñones, Sandra said in Spanish. Peluffo has gone through therapy, rehabilitation and more recovery as he continues to heal. As the family looks forward, there is plenty to now celebrate. In a new video shared by the Palm Beach County Sheriff s Office, the deputy who saved Peluffo s life got the chance to see him again and recount the day it happened. I saw him in the soccer field laying on the floor while a

Up nextEverton up for sale after US owner says it is exploring investment optionsHealth · 1 min read
#high-school-sports#parks-outdoors#wellness
You're offline — showing the last loaded page