Golfer survives lightning strike in Cincinnati

A golfer named Chris Schiavone was struck by lightning in Cincinnati, USA, on August 11, 2026. The incident occurred as severe weather and torrential rain moved into the area, prompting Schiavone to seek shelter under a tree while recording a video on his phone. The footage captured the moment a lightning bolt struck the tree where he was standing, accompanied by a loud noise.

Following the strike, Schiavone reported experiencing numbness and severe pain throughout his body. He had been filming his teammate, who was seated in a golf cart nearby, prior to being hit himself. While social media users criticized his decision to take shelter under a tree during a storm, the event has been widely shared as a cautionary example regarding safety protocols during outdoor recreational activities. Emergency services were notified in response to the situation, reinforcing warnings about the dangers of remaining outdoors or seeking cover under trees during lightning storms.