Boy narrowly escapes injury as lightning fells tree in Rugby

A five-year-old boy narrowly escaped serious injury when lightning struck a tree beside his home in Rugby, UK, causing it to crash down and cover him in leaves. He emerged unscathed. Katelyn Moore said her son ran toward their house on 27 August just as the tree fell with a bang "like a gunshot." She screamed his name, fearing the worst, but he reappeared safely after ducking down, with fencing absorbing the impact. Moore, who now fears lightning after the experience, hopes sharing her story highlights the need for proper tree inspection near properties. The tree destroyed her fencing and landed in a neighbour's garden, crushing outdoor furniture.