Watch: US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experience
Summary
A man named Thomas Fahmy was hit by lightning while walking to the dentist in Staten Island, New York. He described the experience as very painful but did not have serious injuries after being taken to the hospital.Key Facts
- The incident happened on August 27 in Staten Island, United States.
- Thomas Fahmy was walking to the dentist when lightning struck him.
- He saw a bright white flash before falling to the ground.
- Fahmy described the sensation as unlike anything he had felt before.
- A local resident helped by calling 911 for emergency assistance.
- Fahmy was taken to the hospital for treatment.
- He did not suffer serious injuries from the lightning strike.
- The story was reported by CBS News, a US media partner of BBC News.
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