Lightning struck the statue of Jesus in Brazil, the picture created a sensation on the Internet

This is not the first time, earlier in the year 2014 also lightning struck the statue of Jesus Christ. Then it had to be repaired.

The incident of lightning has come to light on the historical statue of Jesus Christ in Brazil. Lightning fell directly from the sky on the 100 feet high statue of Jesus. This incident was captured on camera. At the same time, now the pictures captured in the camera are creating a sensation on the social media. It is being told that this incident was captured on camera on the coast of Brazil last Friday.

This wonderful scene was captured by Fernando Braga in his camera. After this he posted pictures on his official Instagram. He wrote in the caption of this post, ‘Amazing sight! Today is Friday! It was recorded in the evening on 10 February 2023. Please tell that Braga has also named the camera with which he took these pictures.

picture taken with this camera

He said these photos were taken using a NIKON D800 with a 70-200mm f/2.8E at 70mm f/8. These beautiful pictures are going viral on social media. The post has received over 1.28 lakh likes on Instagram. At the same time, this post has been viewed more than 20 million times on Twitter.

Lightning had struck the statue in 2014 as well.

According to BBC, even in the year 2014, lightning struck the statue of Jesus Christ. Then it had to be repaired. But this time lightning has fallen directly on the head of the statue. Seeing these pictures, people on the Internet are making different comments. People are praising Braga fiercely. One user said, this picture is fortunate to do photography at the right time. Whereas another user said, ‘Wow! what a picture

The statue of Christ the Redeemer is notably the largest depiction of Jesus in the world and rises more than 2000 feet above Rio on top of Corcovado Hill. The statue was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. Made of 700 tonnes of concrete.