Lightning bolt strikes Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro

Bolt Of Lightning Strikes Christ The Redeemer In Brazil.

The Christ the Redeemer statue stands more than 2,000 feet above Rio on top of Corcovado Hill.

Lightning bolt strikes Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro

A picture has gone viral on social media which shows a lightning bolt striking the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro.

Lightning strikes Rio de Janeiro Jesus statue

The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Brazilian capital Rio de Janeiro has been struck by lightning during a violent storm. Officials confirmed on Friday the right thumb suffered damaged from the storm, The Independent reports. “Incredible” pictures captured the moment lightning hit the 125 ft (38 metre) statue on Thursday evening. The powerful lightning and rain storm swept across the city, flooding streets and knocking out power in…