A girl thought she’d tripped and fell on the ground. She had been struck by lightning. Emma Eggler, was walking across campus at the University of West Florida when she was knocked to the ground. Emma said that she was immediately embarrassed because she thought she’d tripped. Her melted clothing and Apple watch that exploded told a different story. The lightning hit her in the chest and so hard that it knocked her out. Her melted clothing fused to her skin and caused second degree burns. The bolt left holes in her left sock and shoe when it went through her body. When she woke up, she couldn’t move or speak.
But Emma survived. After going to the hospital she was able to move and speak again and was only there for a few days, mostly in the burn center. Doctors said she was extremely lucky to be alive.