Two boys are alive thanks to some life-savers who happened to be at the right place, at the right time.

  • Nurse and first responders save two boys struck by lightning
  • Family extremely grateful to everyone who jumped into action

Now the first responders and a nurse who saved their lives are being honored for their heroics. 

Back in July, a family's beach vacation almost turned tragic when their two teen boys were struck by lightning on Clearwater Beach. 

The family was visiting from North Carolina and said the boys - Cameron Poimbouef, 15, and Jansen Tabor, 18 - were running for shelter when they were caught in the storm. 

A nurse who was also vacationing on the beach ran down 16 flights of stairs to give Cameron CPR. 

The family said they are extremely grateful for all the people who jumped into action to save the boys. 

Clearwater Fire & Rescue honored all of the first responders Thursday morning.