THIS is moment a man was struck by lightning and collapses to the ground while walking to the dentist during a freak storm.
Unbelievable footage shows a bright beam violently zap Thomas Fahmy during a thunderstorm in Staten Island, New York.
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The Republican congressional staffer miraculously survived the hit with not a single burn mark or serious injury.
CCTV video shows Thomas strolling in the rain past a white picket fence along Todt Avenue on Thursday.
Thomas – who was clutching an umbrella at the time – suddenly falls to the ground as a bright orange firebolt hits him.
He told WNBC: “I was nearly 15, 20 ft away from my car when I was struck by lightning.
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“It was a very intense burning sensation, tingling, numbness, pain. Sever pain in both of my feet.”
He cried out for help while he lay on the pavement upon which a neighbour came to his aid.
Following the ordeal Thomas was rushed to Northwell Staten Island University Hospital, where he was kept overnight for evaluation.
He was discharged the next day virtually unharmed.
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After his lucky escape, Thomas tested his luck and purchased a Mega Millions lottery ticket Saturday but unfortunately did not win.
He then went to church on the Sunday to say “thank you God”.
With a new outlook, Thomas urges people to “appreciate life, smile and breathe fresh air once in a while.”
He says “don’t let life overwhelm you.”
Thomas is the staffer for Nicole Malliotakis who praised him following the strike.
She said: “We are happy, grateful and relieved that Thomas, a valued member of our Staten Island office, is alive and well after being struck by lightning last week.
“We appreciate the good Samaritan and medical staff at Staten Island University Hospital who helped him get emergency care.”
The chances of being struck by lightning are less than one in a million, with 90 percent of victims surviving, the Centers for Disease Control reported.
Lightning strikes the ground of the US over 37 million times a year.
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The record for most strikes survived by a person was set by a Virginia man named Roy Sullivan with seven.
It comes as a swimmer was killed after she was struck by lightning at a Florida beach.