A referee miraculously survived being electrocuted when lightning struck a tree during a football match.
Horrendous footage has been shared online of the moment a tree was struck by lightning during a football match, leading to a referee being rushed to hospital.
The shocking video shows a lightning bolt coming down and striking the tree near the ref of a match in Bago City, Philippines. In the video, shrieks can be heard as people watched on in horror while the referee was electrocuted before the video abruptly ends.
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The ref is believed to have received medical treatment and is currently in a stable condition, with him expected to make a full recovery.
The referee, Charlie Panes, 24, told local news reporters: “My body felt very hot, and suddenly, I lost consciousness,” he said. “I’m relieved I am alive, as the lightning could have killed me or anyone else. As soon as I recover, I will continue my refereeing duty and finish this game.” [Daily Star]
He survived. That’s lucky.
Praise The Lord. The odds of being struck by lightning are more likely than winning the lottery.
However, if anybody should buy a lottery ticket, this guy should.