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American Man Survives Direct Lightning Strike Unharmed, Video Shows

Surveillance footage captures a man in the United States being struck directly by lightning, collapsing momentarily before standing up completely unharmed. Witnesses and emergency responders confirmed he sustained only minor injuries after the rare incident.

3 Sept, 01:11 — 3 Sept, 01:11
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The moment a man is struck by lightning – then walks away unharmed

Footage shows Thomas Fahmy suddenly drop to the ground in a fiery flash. After being discharged from hospital, he bought a lottery ticket and then went to church.

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telex2 Sept, 15:44First to report

Videón, ahogy villám csap az amerikai férfiba, összeesik, majd egy karcolás nélkül felkel

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delo2 Sept, 18:37

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The moment a man is struck by lightning – then walks away unharmed

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