Pedestrians and beach-goers stand on the shore near Venice Beach as lifeguards, right, bring in a swimmer rescued from the water after a lightning strike at Venice Beach on Sunday. (Steve Christensen / Associated Press)
Lifeguard rescue boats patrol off Venice Beach on Sunday. (Steve Christensen / Associated Press)
Two women look over the south side of the Venice Beach Pier, where one or more lightning strikes killed one person and injured at least seven on Sunday afternoon. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Beachgoers walk along the boardwalk near the Venice Beach Pier on Sunday afternoon. (Luis Sinco /Los Angeles Times)
