A dramatic moment was captured on body camera footage when lightning struck dangerously close to members of the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The officers were actively pursuing a suspect on foot when the natural phenomenon occurred in their immediate vicinity.
According to the highway patrol department, the bolt struck just metres away from the troopers engaged in the foot chase. Despite the proximity of the lightning strike, none of the officers involved sustained injuries from the incident.
The bodycam recording provides rare documentation of a lightning strike occurring near law enforcement personnel during active duty. The footage serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable hazards that officers can face while performing their responsibilities in the field.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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