Woman Struck by Lightning at Local Beach Dies

One of two women struck by lightning during a devastating storm in Ipswich Saturday has died.

Authorities identified the victim as Marguerite Tomany, 61, of North Grosvenor Dale, Conn.

Police said Tomany and another woman from Concord were struck by lightning while they were swimming at Crane Beach in Ipswich Saturday afternoon.

The Concord woman was listed in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital. She had severe burns, WCVB reported. Her name has not been released.

After the strike, first responders found the women with no pulse and administered CPR. The women regained a pulse.

Authorities said a microburst may have been part of the severe storms that hit Ipswich Saturday. The storms downed power lines and toppled trees, knocking out power to thousands in the area.

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