HOLLY SPRINGS TWITCH STREAMER STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
Oh, DANG! Chrispymate, a gamer based in Holly Springs, North Carolina, became the latest Twitch streamer struck by lightning—and it all went down live on July 19 around 9:00 p.m. EDT.
Fans were stunned as a bolt hit outside his home and sent a surge of electricity through his gaming setup, all while viewers watched in real time.
LIGHTNING STRIKES
In a now-viral clip, the Twitch streamer struck by lightning can be seen reacting in horror as a blinding flash filled his screen, followed by a thunderous crack.
“Bro, I just got struck by lightning,” Chrispymate said when he returned. He later explained that he felt the electricity shoot through his earbuds, warning gamers about the real risks of playing during thunderstorms.
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Experts warn that lightning can strike indoors by traveling through electrical wiring, plumbing, or plugged-in devices. Plugged-in electronics like PCs or earbuds can act as conductors during storms.
