US EditionTeen struck by lightning in NYC's Central Park
CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK CITY, JUN 19 – The 15-year-old was struck while sheltering under a tree, suffering second-degree burns from a metal chain; nearly 90% of lightning strike victims survive, CDC reports.
- A 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning in New York City's Central Park during severe thunderstorms on Thursday.
- Yassin Khalifa was enjoying a picnic when the storm arrived suddenly, prompting him to seek shelter under a tree.
- He suffered second-degree burns on his neck and leg but is expected to make a full recovery.
- Officials noted that he was wearing a metal chain when the lightning struck, causing burns on impact.
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A picnic with friends ended in a terrifying moment for Yassin Khalifa, a 15-year-old teenager who was struck by lightning during a sudden thunderstorm in Central Park.
15-year-old Yasin Khalifa was very lucky when he was struck by lightning in New York's Central Park. Although the lightning completely knocked the young man out of action for a few minutes, it did not cause him any permanent damage. And while the boy takes the whole incident with relative humor, his friends experienced moments of utter terror.
Teen Survives Being Struck by Lightning in Central Park, but Admits One Decision He Made ‘Wasn’t the Best Idea’
"Apparently, I'm pretty lucky," said Yassin Khalifa, 15Gardiner Anderson/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Police respond after teen was struck by lighting in Central Park.NEED TO KNOWA New York City teenager was struck by lightning in Central Park on June 19Yassin Khalifa was enjoying a picnic with friends when the storm started, and he suggested they wait the rain out under a tree'Apparently, I'm pretty lucky, because my spine…
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