Lightning struck Rio's Jesus Christ statue and broke off his fingers

[cbayer]

http://sploid.gizmodo.com/lightning-struck-rios-jesus-christ-statue-and-broke-of-1503947641



Rio de Janeiro, which has been getting lit up with lightning storms this week, just got hit with another one—and this one struck the city's famous 125-foot tall Christ the Redeemer statue on top of the Corcovado mountain. A lightning bolt broke off a few fingers on his right hand.

According to the National Institute of Space Research (in Portuguese), more than 40,000 lightning flashes (!) hit the area during the three hour storm. And when you put a giant statue on top of a hill, well, that's bound to attract some lightning bolts. On average, Christ the Redeemer usually gets struck with lightning 3-5 times per year. Here's another angle:



Image Credit: Getty, EFE

[irisblue]

1. amazing photos n/t

[edhopper]

2. Who did he

piss off?

[cbayer]

3. Lol! Thor?

[edhopper]

5. Next

Thor sequel.

[cbayer]

6. ...

[hrmjustin]

4. Amazing photos.

[EvilAL]

7. I'd have to say

it would be hilarious if it only left the middle finger.

[cbayer]

8. Or two fingers to make the peace symbol!

[EvilAL]

9. yeah, that would have been cool

but not as funny..

[cbayer]

10. You are, indeed, right about that!

[47of74]

11. High Five, Son!

[struggle4progress]

12. After reading this, I've decide to try not to get struck by lightning

cuz I think it would really suck if my fingers fell off