A terrifying moment unfolded on a sports field when a bolt of lightning struck the tallest tree near a tennis and football field, leaving players and a coach in shock.
In a video posted on TikTok, a woman can be seen playing tennis when lightning strikes, startling her.
Lightning strike the tallest tree beside the field
According to her explanation, the weather seemed to be calming down, and she was trying to wrap up the last 30 minutes of her training session.
However, a sudden lightning strike hit the tallest tree beside the football field, causing chaos.
The players on the football field started screaming, and I was so shocked that I reflexively threw my racket and froze in place,” she recalled.
Even the coach was left speechless, as he reportedly had a clear view of the lightning striking right before his eyes.
Netizens reaction
Netizens were also shocked by this rare sight and shared their own experiences with lightning strikes.
“How are you brave enough to hold your phone? When it rains heavily, I turn off all my electronics because, honestly, I have a fear of lightning. 😱”
“Sis, I was even more traumatized when our house was struck by lightning around 1 PM while I was taking a nap. As a result, my body got injured, and my hair was burned off in patches. 😭”
“As long as there’s something taller than us, we should be safe from lightning strikes, correct me if I’m wrong. 🙏”
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