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Staten Island Man Survives Freak Lightning Strike
2 Sep
Summary
- Man struck by lightning just feet from his car.
- He felt intense shock, burning, and pain but stayed conscious.
- He was treated at a hospital and released the next day.
Thomas Fahmy, a Staten Island resident, is recounting his near-fatal experience after being struck by lightning. The incident occurred last Thursday on Todt Hill Road, with surveillance video documenting the precise moment Fahmy was hit.
Fahmy described an intense burning sensation and severe pain throughout his body but miraculously retained consciousness. Video evidence shows him regaining his footing and seeking assistance from a nearby resident.
He was transported to Northwell Staten Island University Hospital, where he underwent observation for one night before being discharged. Fahmy, who works for U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, stated the event has profoundly altered his perspective on life.
The incident highlights the dangers of lightning, with numerous recent reports of strikes across the country. Approximately 37 million lightning strikes occur annually in the U.S., though the chances of being directly struck are less than one in a million.
