2 sources·updated Sep 3, 2:59 PM
Staten Island man struck by lightning on his way to dentist
Thomas Fahmy was walking to his dentist appointment in Staten Island when he was struck by lightning on August 27. He described the event as "horrific," recalling a bright flash before losing consciousness.
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bbc.co.uk·Sep 3, 10:01 AM
Watch: US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experienceOn August 27, Thomas Fahmy was walking to the dentist in Staten Island when he was struck by lightning, describing the experience as "horrific" and noting he saw "a bright white flash" before falling to the ground. After the incident, a local resident called 911, and Fahmy was taken to the hospital but fortunately did not sustain serious injuries. Fahmy mentioned that he had never experienced such sensations before in his life.