A lightning bolt hit the iconic landmark during heavy storms in the Brazilian city in the early hours of Tuesday morning
This is the jaw-dropping moment the 100-foot statue of Jesus towering over Rio de Janeiro was hit by lightning.
The stunning scene was captured during a flash storm which hit the coast of Brazil in the early hours of the morning.
The Christ the Redeemer statue is the largest depiction of Jesus in the world and stands more than 2,000 feet above Rio on top of the Corcovado Hill.
After being struck by lightning in February 2008, the iconic figure had to undergo restoration work because of damage to its head and fingers.
The statue, which was named one of the seven new wonders of the world in 2007, is made of 700 tonnes of reinforced concrete.
The stunning scene was captured during a flash storm which hit the coast of Brazil in the early hours of the morning.
The Christ the Redeemer statue is the largest depiction of Jesus in the world and stands more than 2,000 feet above Rio on top of the Corcovado Hill.
After being struck by lightning in February 2008, the iconic figure had to undergo restoration work because of damage to its head and fingers.
The statue, which was named one of the seven new wonders of the world in 2007, is made of 700 tonnes of reinforced concrete.
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