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Teen struck by lightning in NYC's Central Park

  • A 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning in New York City's Central Park during severe thunderstorms on Thursday.
  • Yassin Khalifa was enjoying a picnic when the storm arrived suddenly, prompting him to seek shelter under a tree.
  • He suffered second-degree burns on his neck and leg but is expected to make a full recovery.
  • Officials noted that he was wearing a metal chain when the lightning struck, causing burns on impact.
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A picnic with friends ended in a terrifying moment for Yassin Khalifa, a 15-year-old teenager who was struck by lightning during a sudden thunderstorm in Central Park.

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15-year-old Yasin Khalifa was very lucky when he was struck by lightning in New York's Central Park. Although the lightning completely knocked the young man out of action for a few minutes, it did not cause him any permanent damage. And while the boy takes the whole incident with relative humor, his friends experienced moments of utter terror.

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AM New York broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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