{"id":18180,"date":"2025-06-25T18:30:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T18:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=18180"},"modified":"2025-06-25T18:30:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T18:30:10","slug":"tragedy-strikes-newlyweds-husband-dies-on-honeymoon-in-freak-accident-after-stepping-into-ankle-deep-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=18180","title":{"rendered":"Tragedy strikes newlyweds: Husband dies on honeymoon in freak accident after stepping into ankle-deep water"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tragedy Strikes: Newlywed Husband Dies in Rare Lightning Accident During Florida Honeymoon<br \/>\nKeywords: Florida lightning death, honeymoon tragedy, New Smyrna Beach lightning strike, Jake Rosencranz accident, newlywed tragedy, lightning safety, freak accident, honeymoon nightmare, lightning fatality Florida 2025<\/p><div class=\"eoukb69f6d77e7c18c\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.eoukb69f6d77e7c18c {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.eoukb69f6d77e7c18c {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.eoukb69f6d77e7c18c {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.eoukb69f6d77e7c18c {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.eoukb69f6d77e7c18c {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1761866\" data-uid=\"155f4\">\n<div id=\"mgw1761866_155f4\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>A Dream Honeymoon Turns Into Unimaginable Heartbreak<br \/>\nWhat was meant to be a long-awaited honeymoon for Jake Rosencranz and his wife Leah tragically turned into a nightmare that no one could have predicted.<\/p>\n<p>The young couple, who had built a joyful life together in Colorado, had finally set aside time to celebrate their marriage with a dream trip to Florida. But on June 21, 2025, while enjoying a peaceful day at New Smyrna Beach, Jake\u2019s life was cut short in a horrifying twist of fate.<\/p>\n<p>Lightning Strikes on a Seemingly Calm Day<br \/>\nThe tragedy occurred at around 12:30 p.m. as Jake, 29, stood in ankle-deep surf near 27th Avenue Beach. Despite clear skies overhead, a storm system miles inland was already brewing. According to FOX 35 Storm Tracker Radar, the area recorded 170 lightning strikes in a short period \u2014 one of which struck Jake directly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn Friday June 20, a 29-year-old man from Colorado was struck by lightning shortly before 12:30 PM while standing in ankle-deep water in New Smyrna Beach,\u201d stated Tammy Malphurs, Director of Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue. \u201cCPR was immediately initiated, and we performed life-saving measures. He was transported from the scene unresponsive, and he sadly lost his life from the injuries he sustained.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Immediate Rescue Efforts Couldn\u2019t Save Him<br \/>\nLifeguards rushed to Jake\u2019s aid, beginning CPR and emergency treatment before paramedics transported him to AdventHealth in New Smyrna Beach. Despite valiant efforts by medical teams, Jake passed away the following day, June 21. His family was by his side in his final moments.<\/p>\n<p>A Life Cut Short \u2014 Remembering Jake Rosencranz<br \/>\nOriginally from Weston, Massachusetts, Jake was described by friends and family as a \u201ctrue Coloradan.\u201d He had built a beautiful life with Leah in Frisco, Colorado, where their days were filled with hiking, skiing, golfing, and exploring the Rocky Mountains with their dog, Bonnie.<\/p>\n<p>Jake and Leah\u2019s love story began during a sophomore chemistry class at Holderness School in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Their relationship blossomed into marriage, and in July 2023, they tied the knot at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area \u2014 a meaningful location filled with cherished memories.<\/p>\n<p>The Florida honeymoon was a delayed celebration of their marriage, making the tragedy even more heartbreaking.<\/p>\n<p>Outpouring of Support and Grief<br \/>\nIn a Facebook post, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood shared condolences:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo sorry for the tragic loss of a young man here on a delayed honeymoon with his wife. At 29 years old, he should have had many more anniversaries with her for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jake\u2019s brother-in-law, David Curtis, started a GoFundMe campaign to help Leah manage medical expenses and the sudden financial strain. The fundraiser\u2019s goal is set at $75,000, with an overwhelming outpouring of support from friends, family, and strangers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis devastating loss impacts so many loved ones, but especially Leah who will be navigating life without her husband and best friend,\u201d the GoFundMe reads.<\/p>\n<p>A One-in-a-Million Tragedy<br \/>\nAccording to the CDC, the odds of being struck by lightning in the United States are less than one in a million. Sadly, Jake became Florida\u2019s first lightning-related fatality of 2025.<\/p>\n<p>In an unrelated incident that same day, two individuals were also reportedly struck indirectly by lightning while playing golf at Venetian Bay Golf Course nearby. Their conditions remain unknown.<\/p>\n<p>A Heartbreaking End to a Love Story<br \/>\nJake Rosencranz\u2019s tragic death has left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew him. What was supposed to be a beautiful chapter in his and Leah\u2019s life turned into a heartbreaking reminder of how fragile life can be.<\/p>\n<p>As tributes continue to pour in, Jake is remembered as a loving husband, loyal friend, and adventurous spirit whose memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tragedy Strikes: Newlywed Husband Dies in Rare Lightning Accident During Florida Honeymoon Keywords: Florida lightning death, honeymoon tragedy, New Smyrna Beach lightning strike, Jake Rosencranz accident, newlywed tragedy, lightning safety, freak accident, honeymoon nightmare, lightning fatality Florida 2025 A Dream Honeymoon Turns Into Unimaginable Heartbreak What was meant to be a long-awaited honeymoon for Jake&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18181,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18180","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - 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