Four people in Gucun Park in Shanghai were struck by lightning? The video actually comes from here. Video | Gucun Park | Shanghai

Release time:Apr 14, 2024 12:11 PM

In the past two days, a video of four people hiding under a tree in Gucun Park in Shanghai being struck to death by lightning has spread on social media, and the Shanghai debunking platform has also received inquiries from fans whether this is true. After verification, the video was not taken in Gucun Park, but rather a lightning accident that occurred in India in March 2021.

Official reports have been tampered with and spread rumors

After verification, it was found that the CCTV News account was the one that released the video earlier in domestic media. When the CCTV news was released, it was clearly marked on the screen with a summary of "On March 12th, four Indian men took shelter under trees, and surveillance videos recorded a thrilling scene", and reminded "frequent thunderstorms in spring should be avoided to repeat tragedies and not to take shelter under trees.".

CCTV News provided a more detailed introduction to the incident through text and video, stating that according to Indian media reports, a lightning strike occurred in a small park in Gurgaon, India at around 5 pm on March 12, 2021. The entire process lasted for about 2 seconds and was coincidentally recorded by nearby cameras. As of the morning of the 13th local time, one of the four horticulturists sheltered from the rain died after being sent to the hospital, one is still being rescued, and two are out of life-threatening condition.


Four people in Gucun Park in Shanghai were struck by lightning? The video actually comes from here. Video | Gucun Park | Shanghai

Report on CCTV News in 2021

Why did this accident with a clear time and location be transferred to Shanghai?

A survey conducted by Shanghai debunking platforms found that some accounts, when reposting videos of CCTV news, cut off the beginning and end, and concealed the time and location of the incident; Some even added the label "Gu Village Park" to the screen without distinction, and some even fabricated false scenes such as "a pair of young grandchildren taking a shortcut under a tree in Gu Village Park and being struck by lightning".

Some accounts fabricate stories and spread rumors


Four people in Gucun Park in Shanghai were struck by lightning? The video actually comes from here. Video | Gucun Park | Shanghai

These rumors were forwarded through different accounts, and "four people in Shanghai Gucun Park were struck by lightning" spread from July last year to July this year. However, from beginning to end, the official media has not forwarded or reported on the lightning accident in Gucun Park,

It can be seen that subjective speculation, fabrication, and spreading false information are the main reasons for the evolution of the "Indian lightning accident" into the "Shanghai lightning accident". The Shanghai debunking platform suggests that the public should not trust or forward such news after seeing it. For news events, official media can be consulted.

Scientific lightning protection, pay attention to these

Of course, there is a high incidence of thunderstorms in summer, so it is important to avoid taking shelter under trees to avoid lightning strikes. On the topic of how to avoid lightning strikes, you can refer to the reminder from the Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China——


Four people in Gucun Park in Shanghai were struck by lightning? The video actually comes from here. Video | Gucun Park | Shanghai

If indoors, it is recommended to close doors and windows to prevent side lightning and spherical lightning from entering. It is best to cut off the power of household appliances and unplug the power plug. Do not use radios and televisions with external antennas, and do not connect or make landline calls. Be careful to stay away from live equipment, such as antennas, gas pipelines, wire mesh, metal windows, etc.

If outdoors, do not stay on the platform of a high-rise building. It is not advisable to enter isolated sheds, guard posts, etc. in open outdoor areas. Stay away from exposed metal objects such as water pipes, gas pipes, and electrical equipment in buildings.

If encountering thunderstorms outdoors and unable to leave tall objects in time, it is important to immediately find some dry insulation and place them on the ground. Close your feet together and do not place them on the ground outside of the insulation, as water can conduct electricity.

It is not advisable to avoid thunderstorms under large trees. If absolutely necessary, maintain a distance of 3 meters from the tree trunk, squat down and bring your legs together; It is also not advisable to take an umbrella in the wilderness.


Four people in Gucun Park in Shanghai were struck by lightning? The video actually comes from here. Video | Gucun Park | Shanghai

When lightning strikes, if there is a feeling of ants crawling around the head, neck, and hands, and if the hair is erect, it indicates that a lightning strike will occur. You should quickly lie on the ground to reduce the risk of lightning strikes, and remove the metal jewelry, hair clips, necklaces, etc. worn on your body.

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