Georgia teen dies after lightning strike while vacationing in Florida By FOX 13 news staff Published Walker Bethune (Photo from Stratford Academy) MARCO ISLAND, Fla. - A 17-year-old has passed away from his injuries after he was struck by lightning this month in Florida. According to FOX 5, Walker Bethune was vacationing with his family in Marco Island. He was walking just three feet away from his family when he was struck on July 17. He was rushed to a Miami hospital where he passed away 11 days later. Stratford community - Tonight we received the heartbreaking news that Walker Bethune passed away from his injuries sustained during his tragic accident. You have fervently prayed for Walker and his family over the last 11 days and we ask that you do not stop. Walker was loved by all within our school family and we lift up his family and friends during this unbearably difficult time.