Overview
- Thomas Fahmy was struck by lightning while walking to his car on Aug. 27 on Todt Hill Road in Staten Island and was knocked to the ground but stayed conscious.
- A doorbell/surveillance camera recorded the moment of the strike and the clip has been widely shared on social platforms and in national media.
- First responders took Fahmy to Northwell Staten Island University Hospital where he was monitored overnight and released the next day with no visible burns.
- A neighbor, Stephanie Homan, called 911 after hearing Fahmy cry for help and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis issued a statement thanking first responders and the good Samaritan.
- Officials note lightning injuries are rare but can be serious, CDC data show most struck people survive, and experts use cases like this to emphasize seeking a sturdy building or hard‑topped vehicle at the first sound of thunder.