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Two people were struck by lightning. News reported that both survived and are in stable condition. (i.redd.it)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I think you are right to be skeptical, especially considering their proximity to a seemingly tall building, but no, it's real.

https://std.stheadline.com/realtime/article/2004688/

[–] FollyDolly 1 points 5 months ago

Neat!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Path of lowest resistance does not need to be the shortest path

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That's true, though lighting strikes kinda-sorta create their own path of least resistance. They're complicated, and I still consider it slightly unlucky given the proximity of the building.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Its definitely unlucky and unlikely!