When Does Lightning Strike People Twice?
@Wanisheik (21)
Accra, Ghana
March 27, 2023 3:19am CST
Lightning strikes on a person twice can occur, but it is extremely rare. It is estimated that the odds of being struck by lightning once in a lifetime are around 1 in 15,300, and the odds of being struck twice are much higher, at about 1 in 9 million.
When lightning strikes a person, it usually takes the path of least resistance through the body, following the nervous and circulatory systems. If a person survives a lightning strike, they may have internal injuries and should seek medical attention immediately.
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@RebeccasFarm (86772)
• United States
27 Mar 23
Well I could do with a good lightning strike that is for sure.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
27 Mar 23
Thanks for the info. That's why I try not to walk in an open field when it's raining accompanied by lightning because people can be struck by lightning as they are the tallest object in an open field. It's like being electrocuted, so medical attention is truly needed.
@Wanisheik (21)
• Accra, Ghana
27 Mar 23
How did it survive? Anyway thank God it didn't bounce in your direction
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
27 Mar 23
@Wanisheik I am not sure and that vet was puzzled also. I wasn't that close to it. I was sitting on my horse under a tree when my friend came galloping towards the tree. That is when it happened. He was lucky also.
@Wanisheik (21)
• Accra, Ghana
27 Mar 23
@velvet53 Oh I see. I'm yet to witness one but I hope that day never comes
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@lazydaizee (6738)
• United Kingdom
28 Mar 23
I have always been scared of lightening because it can do so much damage.
