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Golfer Survives Direct Lightning Strike Under Tree
11 Aug
Summary
- Golfer Chris Schiavone survived a lightning strike while under a tree.
- The incident occurred while his friends worked on a stuck golf cart.
- Schiavone called his survival a one-in-a-million lucky event.
A viral video captures the harrowing moment golfer Chris Schiavone narrowly escaped serious injury when lightning struck near him. The incident unfolded on a Friday in Cincinnati, Ohio, as Schiavone sought shelter under a tree while his companions attempted to dislodge a golf cart.
Schiavone, who was filming his friends, described the event as incredibly fortunate. He stated it was a "one-in-a-million lucky survival experience," emphasizing the serious nature of lightning. The video abruptly ends with a flash of light after the strike.
The clip quickly gained millions of views online, with many users expressing shock at his survival despite not adhering to safety precautions during a thunderstorm. The event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with lightning.
