Lightning strikes near South Dakota Highway Patrol officers

A video released by the South Dakota Highway Patrol shows a lightning strike occurring just meters away from several police officers. The officers were actively engaged in pursuing an individual when the incident took place, as reported in a Facebook post by the patrol itself.

Despite the close proximity of the lightning, the officers remained unharmed. The video provides a clear and unsettling depiction of how dangerous situations can become during police operations, also highlighting the risks associated with extreme weather events.