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13-year-old struck by lightning while playing video games in Texas

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A 13-year-old boy in Texas was struck by lightning while playing video games in his bedroom.
The lightning hit him through a metallic part of his desk that was in contact with his skin.
The incident occurred in the Cypriss area, where the storm affected the boy's family home.
The boy reported feeling "lucky" to have survived the incident.
He described the experience as shocking and frightening, stating he thought he would die.

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A 13-year-old boy in Cypress, Texas, was struck by lightning while playing video games in his bedroom. The incident occurred when lightning struck the family's home, and the electrical surge found a path through a metal portion of his desk, which was in contact with his skin. The boy, Vlad Skouridin, described the experience as "crazy," expressing disbelief that he had survived, and stated he thought he would die from the sudden strike.

After the lightning hit, Skouridin reported feeling a significant impact in his abdomen. Fortunately, he sustained only minor injuries and feels grateful to be alive. Family members and authorities have highlighted the dangers of lightning strikes, particularly in proximity to open windows and metal objects during storms. This incident serves as a reminder of the safety precautions that individuals should take during severe weather events, especially indoors.

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