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News July 29, 2015

VIDEO: Venice Beach Lightning Strike Victim Nick Fagnano Remembered:

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On Sunday July 27

On Sunday July 27, 2014, Nick Fagnano, 20, was fatally struck by lightning. On the anniversary of his death, friends and family gathered on Venice Beach to celebrate his life.

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