Lightning Strike Kills 27 Cows in Spain; Farmer's Miraculous Escape

Lightning Strike Kills 27 Cows in Spain; Farmer Survives A devastating lightning strike in Rodeiro, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain, claimed the lives of 27 cows on May 19, 2025. The incident unfolded during a severe thunderstorm that swept across the region, bringing heavy rain and an astonishing 1700 lightning strikes. The local farmer, who was returning the cows to the farm, survived the strike due to the rubber boots she was wearing, which acted as an insulator. "I was so close to the cows when it happened," the farmer recounted, "The lightning struck right beside me, and I felt a powerful jolt. But the boots saved me." Only four cows from the herd survived the incident. The video footage depicts the aftermath, showing the lifeless animals scattered across the field. The storm's intensity serves as a reminder of the unpredictable and sometimes devastating power of nature.