A viral video has captured the heart-stopping moment a man miraculously survived after being struck by lightning
in Indonesia’s Jakarta.
According to local media, the 35-year-old man, working as a security guard for a company in the north of Jakarta, was on duty when lightning struck him.
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In a video shared by local media, the man can be seen walking in the rain under an umbrella, with what looks like a huge truck parked in the area.
A few seconds after, lightning strikes the man and sparks are seen flying in the video.
He can be seen lying on the ground motionless. As he fails to get up, his
colleagues can be seen running towards the spot to help him.
The man was immediately taken to a local hospital for his treatment. He suffered some burns on his hand but was lucky enough to still be alive, Detik News reported. He was initially being treated at the hospital for the hand burns but was discharged after four days. He is now resting and recovering at his home.
It is believed the guard’s walkie-talkie, which he had in his hands, attracted the lightning discharge.
In March, lightning struck four horticulture staffers at a housing society in Gurugram. All four survived.
To avoid the rain, the four men were seeking taking shelter under a tree when a thunderbolt landed right at their feet. Three of the victims fell down immediately after being struck by the lightning. It seems hard for the victim to survive the tragedy but luckily, they lived to tell the tale.
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