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Father of Three Dies in Lightning Strike While Golfing

6/25/2025

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Spencer Loalbo, a devoted husband and father of three, tragically lost his life to a lightning strike while golfing in McKinney, Texas, on June 8. The sudden strike came just before severe storms were predicted, leaving his father injured and hospitalized. The National Weather Service urges everyone to heed the 30/30 Lightning Rule to stay safe during storms.

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Spencer Loalbo, a devoted husband and father of three, tragically lost his life to a lightning strike while golfing in McKinney, Texas, on June 8. The sudden strike came just before severe storms were predicted, leaving his father injured and hospitalized. The National Weather Service urges everyone to heed the 30/30 Lightning Rule to stay safe during storms.