Advertisment:Claim: A viral photo authentically shows lightning striking the Christ Redeemer Statue near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rating: About this rating TrueOn Feb. 11, 2023, a photo of the Brazilian statue known as Christ the Redeemer began to go viral across platforms. It showed the statue being struck by lightning the night before. Braga's Instagram account includes numerous photos of Christ the Redeemer, including ones showing the statue in front of the moon and when planes have passed by. However, this is far from the first time Christ the Redeemer has been struck by lightning.

Source: The Guardian February 16, 2023 19:56 UTC