Monday, October 15, 2012

Houston Roofer Survives Lighting Strike

Almost everyone understands that roofing can be dangerous. Even then, it can sometimes be more dangerous than expected when mother nature plays a roll.

On Sunday October 14th, 19-year-old Christian Barrera was struck by lighting while roofing in Cypress, TX, a suburb of Houston as reported by KHOU.com. While it is believed Christian stopped breathing, Ed Gamble, the roofing supervisor was able to give him CPR, saving Barrera's life.

All this happened within steps of Christian's father, Omar, who was also working on the site.

The lighting is believed to have entered his neck and exited his shoe. Christian was taken to North Cypress Medical Center and later he was transported to Memorial Hermann Northwest. He is currently in critical condition.

Thoughts and prays are with Christian and his family.




Video: http://www.khou.com/news/local/Roofer-is-revived-after-dying-from-lightning-strike-174276421.html