Lightning Strikes Brazil's Iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue, Shocking Netizens Around the World

When recorded on video, some natural occurrences may stun and astound the viewer. One such instance was lightning striking Brazil's well-known Christ the Redeemer statue, which resulted in breathtaking pictures being taken.

As soon as the pictures became viral on social media, they grabbed attention and captivated internet users. According to reports, the event took place on February 10. A Twitter user named @Rainmaker1973 posted the breathtaking photos of lightning striking the statue's head, which were taken by Fernando Braga.

Nothing less than a divine spectacle emerged in the lightning shot. It seemed as though "God" was displaying some "supernatural strength." Although this phenomenon is typical for this location, the fact that it was photographed makes it noteworthy. Since being shared, the picture has received over 21.5 million views, over 2 lakh likes, and over 23,000 retweets.

Internet users have flooded the comment section with words and phrases like amazing, gorgeous, and mesmerizing. One user remarked, "Zeus or Thor could at this point. Jokes aside, it happens frequently since it is the highest point; it was only a stroke of good timing that someone was taking photos." One more wrote, "What a strike! I appreciate you sharing."

Rio de Janeiro, a beachfront city in Brazil, is well-known for the Christ the Redeemer monument atop Mount Corcovado and for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. Every year, around two million individuals visit the monument. The statue's thumb was harmed in 2014 when lightning struck it.