Cuban teacher dies after being struck by lightning at a beach in Sancti Spíritus.

A well-known teacher from Sancti Spíritus passed away on Thursday after being struck by lightning while enjoying a day at the beach.

The tragic event occurred at the popular Playa La Boca, located 7 km from Trinidad.

The victim was named Adriana Rey Hernández, she was married and had two children.

According to relatives reporting on social media, at the time of her death, she was not bathing; she had come out of the sea to dry herself under a tree, and that’s where she was struck by the electric shock.

Hundreds of people have expressed their sorrow on the Internet for the passing of the esteemed teacher.

"With deep sorrow and sadness, the Julio Antonio Mella Municipal University Center of Trinidad mourns the passing of Licentiate Adriana Rey Hernández. Our condolences go out to family and friends on behalf of the professors and the management council," wrote Eduardo R. Aguila Turiño, director of the institution.

Especially touching are the messages shared in the Facebook group "Trinidad te recuerda."

"How much pain upon receiving that news, oh God, I still can't believe it. May God receive her in His most beautiful place because she deserves to be there; all the people who love you and your children will miss you very much," said a person from Trinitaria.

"My condolences to family and friends, my girl will remember you because you were a very good teacher for her," affirmed a young mother.

"I'm very saddened by this news. Rest in peace, she was a great colleague, cheerful and very affectionate with her students and their parents," remembered another teacher.