What are the chances that you will get struck by lightning while you are sitting comfortably in your lounge and playing your favorite game? Well, maybe like one in a million. Guess what? This chance encounter happened with this young man from the UK and trust me you will be equally shocked as we are after reading about his story.
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Aidan Rowan, a 33-year-old from Oxfordshire, UK suffered from an absolutely bizarre incident after he got stuck with lighting while playing Stray on his PlayStation at his home.
The young man took to Instagram to share a picture from the hospital and he captioned the post: “So, I am absolutely not one for sympathy posts, I had to share this because of how insane it is. I was happily playing #stray on #playstation when there is a loud bang and I feel a heavy jolting sensation. 5 hours at the hospital confirmed that I was STRUCK BY LIGHTNING through the open window! Never going to play cute cat games during a thunderstorm again. I’m fine, just very sore, hell of a headache and burn stripes down my arm.”
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He was quoted by Metro as saying: “There was a very loud crack of thunder and I sort of felt a very heavy sensation all over and then a searing heat in my right arm where there are now burns.”
It is reported that it was Aidan's husband Aaron, 32, who witnessed the effect of lighting on Aidan's arm.
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Aidan shared on social media that it took him a minute to get back to his senses and he was left disoriented over what happened. He then went upstairs to ask for a wet towel from his partner not being aware that why there was a burning sensation on his arm.
Aaron then called his parents and rushed him to the hospital where Aidan was kept under observation for several hours after nine doctors from several departments came up to check on him.
Aidan has got several scars on his left arm and a ‘starburst’-shaped burn on his right hand.
As soon as Aidan shared the picture online, one Instagram user commented, “OMG definitely glad you’re alright, but seriously, that’s the kind of stuff that can only happen to you.” Another one wrote, “It feels very on-brand. Hope you get some rest and take care.”
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