Two people were struck by lightning. News reported that both survived and are in stable condition. - eviltoast
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    5 months ago

    They’re in a city surrounding by buildings that should have lightning rods. Doesn’t seem all that dumb to think it’s extremely unlikely to be hit by lightning there.

    The video is likely fake.

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      5 months ago

      There’s no suggestions to stay outside during thunderstorms. It’s always “Go inside”, regardless of where you are. I don’t know where they would get the idea from that it is safe. Maybe a bit safer, but then they should walk closer to the building that they think is protecting them.

      Edit: Can you explain to me how this was possible when the car was right next to a lamppost?

      https://youtu.be/biiuG2ywnWM?si=QsByh30RQYXUVxcX

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            5 months ago

            WHY AREN’T YOU MORE WORRIED ABOUT BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING!!

            You know, the thing that’s used as an example of extremely rare events.

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              5 months ago

              Show me your anger, please!

              If people would go outside all the time during thunderstorms with metal poles raised up, it wouldn’t be as rare. There’s a reason humans and animals hide from storms. And that’s the reason a lightning strike hitting a human is considered a rare event. When it isn’t even that rare.

              You guys just claim the buildings have lightning rods when you don’t even know.