WATCH: Shocking video of lightning striking Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue
This breathtaking video has the world shook...
There have been iconic lightning strikes over the years but nothing quite beats the recent bolt that struck the 125ft Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil (again!).
There's a saying that lightning never strikes the same place twice... well, whoever "they" were are clearly wrong after this incident had the internet stunned.
Watch this electrical surge below:
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Brazil's Rio De Janeiro is visited by two million people each year. This particular statue is a note-worthy tourist attraction that is a must-see in the area.
Shockingly, this is the third time in 15 years that the landmark has been struck. However, it is still regarded as a rare occurrence.
The bolt struck the head of the religious figure on February 10, illuminating it with a flash that has now been seen by millions across the globe.
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The shots that were snapped and shared across social media are truly remarkable.
Here's a snippet of what was circulating globally:
Lightning strikes Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. pic.twitter.com/7F8CWuGCrt
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 11, 2023
Photographer captures a once in a lifetime shot of lighting striking the “Christ The Redeemer” statue in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. pic.twitter.com/PkX1M05vMR
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) February 12, 2023
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Image courtesy of Twitter PopBase