Man Narrowly Escapes Direct Lightning Strike Salina, Kansas — March 22, 2025 A young man’s attempt to capture a dramatic storm on his smartphone nearly turned fatal this week when a massive lightning bolt struck a communications tower just yards from where he was standing. The incredible footage shows the raw power of nature as the electrical discharge hits the metal structure, resulting in a blinding flash and a deafening explosion that echoes across the open plains. The video begins with the m