The iconic statue of Christ overlooking Rio de Janeiro has been struck by lightning during a violent storm.
Officials confirmed on Friday the right thumb suffered damaged from the storm. Incredible pictures captured the moment lightning hit the 125 ft (38 metre) statue on Thursday evening.
The powerful lightning and rain storm swept across the city, flooding streets and knocking out power in some neighbourhoods.
The middle finger of the right hand had also been chipped during a storm last month. The statue sits atop a steep mountain and is often hit by strikes.
It underwent a $4 million (£243, 600) renovation in 2010 to repair badly eroded parts of its face and hands.
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Officials confirmed on Friday the right thumb suffered damaged from the storm. Incredible pictures captured the moment lightning hit the 125 ft (38 metre) statue on Thursday evening.
The powerful lightning and rain storm swept across the city, flooding streets and knocking out power in some neighbourhoods.
The middle finger of the right hand had also been chipped during a storm last month. The statue sits atop a steep mountain and is often hit by strikes.
It underwent a $4 million (£243, 600) renovation in 2010 to repair badly eroded parts of its face and hands.
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Via: independent.co.uk
