China: Man Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike in Shanghai

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China: Man Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike in Shanghai

A man filming farmland under darkening skies in Shanghai on July 9, 2026, captured the moment a bolt of lightning struck the ground directly in front of him. The flash lit up the scene in a startling close call just before an incoming storm.

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  • 2026/7/14 14:47:48
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  • @Song via Spectee
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  • Video Location: Shanghai, 2026, China Video Recording Date/Time: July 9

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