Malliotakis aide unscathed after being hit by lightning in New York
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) issued a message this week celebrating the survival of one of her staffers after he was struck by lightning in New York.
TL;DR
- Thomas Fahmy, a staff member for Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, was struck by lightning on Staten Island.
- He experienced tingling, numbness, and severe pain in his feet following the strike.
- A nearby resident, Stephanie Homan, heard his cries for help and called emergency services.
- Fahmy was taken to Staten Island University Hospital and released after an overnight stay, with no lasting injuries.
- Rep. Malliotakis expressed her relief and thanked the bystander and medical staff.