On May 28, 2025, a tragedy struck the community of Graciano Sánchez, in the municipality of González, Tamaulipas, when an approximately 85-year-old woman was struck by lightning while doing laundry during a thunderstorm. This unfortunate incident, reported by multiple sources, occurred amid intense rains that affected several areas of the state, resulting in flooding and rescues, in addition to this fatality.
According to reports, the woman was outdoors, under a tree, when the storm began. Instantly, a lightning bolt struck her directly, causing her immediate death. Municipal Civil Protection emergency teams arrived at the scene after a call for help, but were unable to save her, finding her lifeless at the scene. The Tamaulipas State Attorney General’s Office was responsible for carrying out the necessary procedures for the recovery of the body.
Other media outlets confirmed the incident, highlighting that heavy rains in northern and central Tamaulipas contributed to the dangerous conditions. Some sources mentioned an approximate age of 84, suggesting a slight variation, but it is likely the same victim.
Weather Context and Conditions
The weather that day in Tamaulipas was characterized by cloudy skies and thunderstorms, with high temperatures and high humidity. According to The Weather Channel, highs around 92°F (33°C) were recorded in Matamoros with a chance of thunderstorms, while AccuWeather reported similar conditions in Tampico, with thunderstorms in the morning. These weather conditions created an environment conducive to lightning, increasing the risk for those outdoors.
Social Media Reactions
The incident generated widespread coverage on social media, especially on X, where users and local media shared the news. For example, a post by @4CNewsMx reported: “Lightning kills woman while she was washing clothes,” while another user detailed: “A housewife died after being struck by lightning while washing clothes under a tree during a thunderstorm in Matamoros, Tamaulipas.” Other users such as @FrepeMtz and @DIANA_INFO7 also reported the event, some with links to news articles, amplifying the dissemination of the case.
Source: diariodemorelos
