A strange incident occurred on Twitch recently. The incident occurred while streamer Chrispymate was chatting with his viewers on his computer. The shared clip shows a bright light suddenly flash in the room and a crackling static noise coming from his microphone. At that moment, Chrispymate jumps in pain and runs out of frame.
After a brief silence, the streamer returned to the microphone and described his shocking experience. He explained that lightning struck very close to his window, momentarily turning completely white. He then felt the electric current flow through the headphones connected to his computer and into his head. The horrifying incident caused significant concern among his viewers.
Twitch streamer electrocuted
Thankfully, Chrispymate reportedly suffered no permanent injuries, but the incident painfully highlighted the dangers of using electronic devices during stormy weather. His viewers urged him to seek medical attention just in case.
Unfortunately, this isn’t the first such incident in the gaming and streaming world. Another Twitch streamer was recently electrocuted while playing Rocket League via a game controller. The controller’s USB port was visibly damaged, and the streamer suffered minor burns to his hand.
Experts warn that while surge protectors can protect devices from sudden voltage surges, they may be insufficient to protect people from a high-energy natural event like lightning.
The safest method during a storm is:
- Turn off and unplug all plugged-in electronic devices.
- Stay away from devices that come into direct contact with the body, such as wired headphones, microphones, and game controllers.
Chrispymate’s frightening experience demonstrates his exceptional luck, considering the proximity of headphones to the brain and eyes.
