Brit tourist, 26, dies after being struck by lightning while paddleboarding as girlfriend filmed from beach in Rhodes

A 26-year-old British tourist died after he was struck by lightning while paddleboarding on a beach in Rhodes. The tragedy happened this afternoon when the Brit was paddleboarding in the Agia Agathi area while his girlfriend was filming him from the beach. GettyThe Brit was paddleboarding at a beach in Rhodes when he was struck by lighting[/caption] Emergency services rushed to the scene and the 26-year-old man was taken to the shore, where rescuers frantically tried to save his life. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online.Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.