Man struck by lightning at monastery in Kato Drys

On the morning of August 29, 2026, a man was struck by lightning while accompanying an elderly person to a monastery in the village of Kato Drys, Cyprus. Emergency services were immediately alerted following the incident, which resulted in the victim losing consciousness at the scene.

The victim, identified as a foreign national, was transported to Larnaca General Hospital for urgent medical treatment. While his exact health status remains unknown, local police authorities have arrived at the hospital to conduct an investigation and gather further details regarding the circumstances of the event. The elderly individual who was accompanying the man was reportedly left unharmed and remains in good health.

Local authorities in Larnaca continue to monitor the situation, with more updates expected as the man undergoes medical assessment. No further incidents involving the elderly person or the site have been reported at this time.