“Video of lightning striking a river”
What FACTLY found
The video does not show lightning striking a river. It was taken by a Finnish Water Engineering Company named ‘Rannikon Merityö’ which handles dredging, excavation, and beach construction; and according to company’s webpage, the excavation is carried out by placing an underwater special explosive. When the video is slowed down it is clear that the lightning doesn’t come from the sky, but from up the hill
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 20 June 2021. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 21 June 2021, 1 day later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.