MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — Brevard County officials honored the first responders who helped save two young victims after a lightning strike.

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Channel 9 first reported on the girls being struck by lightning in June.

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They were shocked while playing outside their home on Merritt Island.

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Brevard County first responders honored for saving lives of girls struck by lightning

After they were hurt, a friend called 911.

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The dispatcher told her how to administer CPR before deputies arrived.

Three months later, the girls have recovered from that traumatic incident.

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They said they are happy and thankful to see the first responders who helped save their lives.

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