GOLFER CAPTURES THE MOMENT LIGHTNING STRIKES HIM

@foxnews

11.7M followers · usually 108.3K views a post

Views

10.5M

Likes

1.1M

Comments

9.6K

Shares

91.0K

SoundTikTok sound · original sound - foxnews

Why it worked

The video's virality is driven by the shocking and rare event of a lightning strike captured on camera, combined with the relatable fear and danger associated with severe weather.

Summary

A golfer is struck by lightning while sheltering from a storm. The video captures the terrifying moment of the strike and its immediate aftermath.

Structure

1Golfer seeks shelter from storm
2Lightning strikes nearby
3Golfer is hit by lightning
4Immediate reaction to the strike

Product placement

FOX NEWS: it appears as a watermark in the top right corner of the video. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

Chris Schiavone via Storyful FOX NEWS GOLFER CAPTURES THE MOMENT LIGHTNING STRIKES HIM

Transcript

Oh my God Oh my God

Original caption

"Extremely terrifying and painful." A Cincinnati golfer captures the moment lightning strikes him as he shelters from a severe storm. Chris Schiavone says the strike knocked him to the ground and temporarily left him unable to hear or feel his body.