Rio (Brazil), 11 Feb : A photographer has captured a breathtaking image of a lightning bolt which has hit the Christ the Redeemer statue. The pictures has gone viral and is giving chills to the netizen globally. The bolt of flash struck the head of the statue on February 10 and turned the sculpture into a godly figure. The statue, situated in Brazil’s Rio De Janeiro, is visited by nearly two million people every year. In 2014, a lightning strike had damaged a thumb of the statue.

Yes, it is a well-known fact that Christ the Redeemer statue, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been struck by lightning several times. Despite the damage, the statue remains one of the most iconic landmarks in Brazil and attracts millions of visitors every year, who come to admire its beauty and pay homage to its religious significance.

The lightning strike on February 10th has become a viral sensation on social media, with people expressing awe and wonder at the spectacle. Despite the occasional lightning strike, the statue remains a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and continues to inspire people from all over the world. 

Christ The Redeemer Statue, Rio, Brazil
The Christ the Redeemer statue, also known as Cristo Redentor in Portuguese, is a symbol of Christianity and one of the most iconic landmarks in Brazil. The statue stands 30 meters tall and was built on the top of Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. It was completed in 1931 and has since become one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.