More light has been shown on the misconception between lightning and its victims. According to a forensic pathologist specialist, less than five percent of people are struck by a bolt of lightning. In fact, most lightning-related deaths and injuries occur as a result of what is called the lighting attachments mechanism.

Guest: Senior specialist forensic pathologist at the University of Pretoria Prof Ryan Blumenthal

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