A towering tree that had undoubtedly stood for generations was demolished instantaneously by a lightning bolt Saturday in France.
Nahel Belgherze, an extreme weather enthusiast, posted video of the spectacular display via X, stating:
“Incredible footage of a lightning bolt hitting and decimating a large tree in Augé, western France earlier today.”
⚡️Incredible footage of a lightning bolt hitting and decimating a large tree in Augé, western France earlier today. Credit: Benjamin Estrade pic.twitter.com/XazDFbR78l
— Nahel Belgherze (@WxNB_) June 29, 2024
Belgherze credited the footage to Benjamin Estrade.
