South Florida father heartbroken after losing wife, 2-year-old daughter in Margate lightning strike

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A South Florida father is grieving the devastating loss of his wife and 2-year-old daughter after they were struck and killed by lightning during a thunderstorm in Margate, Florida.

Kameron “Kam” Glasgow spoke with CBS News Miami about the heartbreaking loss of his wife, 31-year-old Kenya Glasgow, and their 2-year-old daughter, Kennedi, who died Sunday afternoon.

Family Was Heading Inside When Lightning Struck

The family had been outside near their home when the weather suddenly worsened. Glasgow said they noticed the rain picking up and decided it was time to get everyone inside.

As Kenya and Kennedi headed toward the home, lightning struck around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 23, near Northwest 1st Street in Margate. Both were found lying on the sidewalk and were seriously injured.

Neighbors rushed to help, while Margate police and fire rescue crews responded and immediately began performing CPR.

Kenya was transported to North Broward Medical Center, while Kennedi was taken to Broward Health Medical Center. Both were pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospitals.

“My Wife, the Biggest Heart in the World”

Glasgow is now trying to process the loss of two of the most important people in his life.

“My daughter and my wife, they were amazing, amazing people,” he told CBS News Miami through tears. He described Kenya as someone who always put others before herself and said she helped shape him into the man he is today.

Kennedi was one of Glasgow's twin daughters. He said the family will now have to navigate the painful reality of explaining her death to her surviving twin sister.

Neighbors Remember the Terrifying Moment

Neighbor Prince Moody said he had just brought his own family inside when he heard an extremely loud boom and saw an orange glow.

His son alerted him that someone appeared to have been struck. Moody ran outside and found Kenya and the toddler on the ground near a vehicle.

He described the scene as one he never wants to witness again.

Investigation Remains Underway

The Margate Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the lightning strike.

The tragedy has also served as a sobering reminder of the dangers of thunderstorms in South Florida, where lightning strikes are common during the summer months. Although being struck by lightning is rare, officials urge people to seek shelter indoors as soon as thunderstorms approach.

For Glasgow, however, the focus is now on remembering his wife and daughter and supporting their surviving child.

“My wife, the biggest heart in the world,” he said as he remembered Kenya and the life they built together.

Source: CBS News Miami