# Staten Island lightning strike survival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/staten-island-lightning-strike-survival
> Updated: 2026-09-04T14:03:35.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 2.

Thomas Fahmy, a 24-year-old congressional staffer for U.S. Representative Nicole Malliotakis, survived a direct lightning strike on Staten Island, New York, on August 27. The incident occurred while Fahmy was walking toward his vehicle during a storm. 

A neighbor’s doorbell camera captured the moment of impact, which caused Fahmy to collapse on the sidewalk. He was assisted by a resident, Stephanie Homan, who called 911. Following the strike, Fahmy reported intense sensations of tingling, numbness, and burning pain. 

Fahmy was transported to Northwell Staten Island University Hospital for observation. Although he experienced significant physical sensations, medical examinations revealed no visible burns or serious physical injuries, and he was discharged the following day. Fahmy has since returned to work, describing his survival as a “miracle” and a reminder of the “preciousness of life.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Staten Island man survives lightning strike captured on doorbell camera

A Staten Island man, Thomas Fahmy, survived a lightning strike captured on doorbell camera footage. He was treated for minor sensations but suffered no serious injuries.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/staten-island-man-survives-lightning-strike-captured-on-doorbell-camera

### 2026-09-02: Staten Island man survives direct lightning strike

Thomas Fahmy, a congressional staffer in Staten Island, survived a lightning strike while walking to his car. Despite the impact, he suffered no major injuries and was discharged from the hospital after one day

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/staten-island-man-survives-lightning-strike-1

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