A Twitch broadcaster experienced every gamer’s worst nightmare when a lightning strike reportedly sent electricity surging through his gaming setup during a live stream, creating a moment that left viewers surprised and concerned for his wellbeing.
The dramatic incident unfolded on July 19 during chrispymate’s regular broadcast. Viewers watched as the streamer’s room suddenly illuminated with an intense flash, followed by audio cutting out completely. The creator immediately bolted from his chair and disappeared off-camera, leaving his audience wondering what had just happened.
When chrispymate returned moments later, he appeared visibly distressed, clutching his chest and struggling to process what had occurred. “I’m gonna stop stream,” he announced to his worried viewers. “A big thing of lightning hit, and I felt lightning go through my earbuds. Oh my God, dude.”
The shaken streamer continued, “My heart is pounding now. My f**king head hurts. I’m not dead, so it’s fine.”
Despite the alarming nature of the incident, chrispymate initially declined his community’s urgent pleas to seek immediate medical attention. Later, he provided additional details about the experience on Reddit, explaining the full scope of what he endured.
“A large bottom lightning struck outside my windows and my vision turned white entirely then I felt a strong jolt of electricity go through my headphones into my head and I bolted away lol,” he wrote in his post.
The casual tone of his explanation didn’t diminish viewers’ concerns about potential health consequences. When a Reddit commenter warned about the serious risks associated with lightning strikes, including irregular heart rhythms, and strongly recommended an emergency room visit, the streamer’s response revealed he hadn’t sought professional medical care.
“I in fact have not gone to the ER. I slept like a rock the next day, which isn’t usual for me, but I felt really good. I may pop in to get a checkup just to be sure,” chrispymate replied.
The phenomenon isn’t entirely uncommon, as electrical surges from nearby lightning strikes can travel through connected equipment, potentially endangering users. Similar cases have made headlines recently, including a Florida teenager who was struck by lightning while using her phone charger in April, and a 19-year-old woman who experienced a lightning strike while browsing social media in July.
While chrispymate has since returned to his regular streaming schedule, the incident has sparked discussions about safety precautions during thunderstorms, particularly for content creators who spend extended periods using electronic equipment.
The viral moment has also generated widespread attention across social media platforms, with many users expressing both concern for the streamer’s health and amazement at witnessing such a rare occurrence in real-time.
Some of the comments were as follows:
Despite the dramatic nature of the event, chrispymate confirmed that he has not developed any supernatural abilities as a result of his electrifying encounter.