RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - a statue of Christ the Redeemer was struck by lightning in a bizarre thunderstorm on Sunday.
According to Brazilian reports, the statue has endured minimal damage and is to remain standing even after the uncanny event.
The statue is the world's tallest of Christ, standing at a towering 39.6 metres. In 2007, it was named as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.