Daniel Sharkey was out doing his neighbor’s lawn around 5 p.m. Monday when he was struck in Altamonte Springs.
From his hospital bed at Orlando Regional Medical Center, the teenager told Channel 9 he had intense chest pain and showed Channel 9 the Lichtenberg scars on his arms from the electricity that ran through his body.
He also shared what happened before and after the strike.
Neighbors like Angelina Tolbert said his recovery is nothing short of a miracle.
“He’s definitely got some angels with him for sure,” said Tolbert, who called 911 immediately after Sharkey was struck.
Tolbert and other neighbors told Channel 9 the teen is the first to lend a helping hand, he consistently volunteers for Second Harvest Food Bank, and has dedicated hours to helping local history groups.
The teenager agreed he was lucky to be alive and has now joined a small group of people who have survived being struck by lightning.
“I’m just happy that if karma is a thing, it ended up on my side this time,” said Sharkey.
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