Golfer in Ohio Struck by Lightning While Sheltering Under Tree During Storm
A golfer in Cincinnati, Ohio, was struck by lightning while sheltering under a tree during a storm. The incident occurred as he recorded friends trying to move a stuck golf cart. Despite the strike hitting his arm, he survived without major injuries and described the event as extremely lucky. Experts warn against sheltering under trees during thunderstorms, advising safer positions to minimize lightning risk. The video of the strike has gone viral, highlighting the dangers of lightning on golf courses.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: wion, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 11 Aug, 03:38 pm. Other outlets followed.
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