Lightning Strikes and Damages Iconic Jesus Statue in Rio de Janeiro

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Jesus has lost one of his fingers during a lightning storm on Thursday 16 January 2013. Was his father angry?

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A lightning flashes over the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio. Photo: YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images

Was God mad at his son? Or was it Satan that fell like lightning from heaven last Thursday night?

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Lightning storm over Rio de Janeiro strikes Christ the Redeemer statue. Photo: AP Photo/Renata Brito

In any cases, the iconic 125-foot (38 meter) Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro has been damaged during a storm.

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Lightning flashes over the Christ the Redeemer statue on top of Corcovado Hill in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA

It’s right thumb was chipped probably by a lightning. This is the second time within a month! The middle finger of the right hand had been chipped during a storm last month.

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But don’t worry! Repairs will soon be made.  The church still has a chunk of the original stone used to build the statue back in 1931. (Source)

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