Man Survives Lightning Strike in Staten Island, Walks to Seek Help

Thomas Fahmy survived a lightning strike in Staten Island and walked to ask for assistance.

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Thomas Fahmy was struck by lightning while walking on a street in Staten Island, New York, carrying a backpack and an umbrella. ^[1] The lightning strike occurred when Fahmy was passing near a tree. ^[2] Thomas Fahmy stood up and walked to ask for help immediately after the strike, appearing to be unharmed except for a limp and dirt on his clothing. ^[3] Doctors at the hospital reported that Thomas Fahmy did not lose consciousness. ^[4] Thomas Fahmy was later transported to a hospital after the lightning incident. ^[5]

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Thomas Fahmy was struck by lightning while walking on a street in Staten Island, New York, carrying a backpack and an umbrella. · El Universal

The lightning strike occurred when Fahmy was passing near a tree. · El Universal

Thomas Fahmy stood up and walked to ask for help immediately after the strike, appearing to be unharmed except for a limp and dirt on his clothing. · El Universal

Doctors at the hospital reported that Thomas Fahmy did not lose consciousness. · CNN Arabic

Thomas Fahmy was later transported to a hospital after the lightning incident. · CNN Arabic

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