It was also a close call for a Kaneohe resident when lightning struck his condo while he was inside. He was not hurt, but his home was damaged.
The lightning that struck a condo in Kaneohe late Saturday night caused significant damage, leaving a gaping hole in the roof.
KHON2 spoke with the man who was home at the time.
Luckily he wasn’t hurt, but we’re told the lightning strike was so strong some residents said it shook their walls and it was heard throughout the entire complex.
A tarp draped across the stairs and drywall scattered on the floor, it almost looks like resident Ben Cole is remodeling.
“This is actually the very last thing that I ever thought I’d be doing today,” Cole said.
Cole was getting ready for bed a little after 11:00 p.m. Saturday when he heard a deafening sound and saw a huge flash of light.