Footage shared on Tuesday shows the moment two completely uninformed tourists had no idea they were potentially facing death.

This video shows what appears to be two women literally touching static electricity in the air in Horseshoe Bend, Arizona. according to Posted by AccuWeather. One woman's hair stands straight up in the air, a key indicator of potential impending death from the “Positive Streamer”. This is a precursor to a thunderstorm, when the positive charge on the ground increases and tall objects become more conductive. according to to the National Weather Service.

In layman's terms, the two women could have been standing on a metal swimming pool ladder during a thunderstorm, swinging golf clubs. According to , a “positive streamer” is the most important signal that prompts immediate evacuation of the area. BNN breaking news. However, the two women seemed to be having a lot of fun.

“Static electricity can cause horrifying and life-threatening situations,” AccuWeather captioned the incident.

You can literally hear the sound of electricity! pic.twitter.com/M3t96CuPc2

— Accuweather (@accuweather) February 27, 2024

This viral video was filmed in 2023, but it only became popular in the last few days as it provided a serious learning moment for people all over the world. (Related: If you think this close-up video of a tornado is scary, wait until you see what else comes along…)

“If this happens, please leave the area immediately.'' A man who goes by the pseudonym Marlboro Jesus. commented. I have to agree with him, and not just because I love Marlboro and Jesus. Creeping before a thunderstorm is Geography 101 in the UK, but this is clearly not taught no matter where these girls come from.

People struck by lightning can die instantly from cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, stroke, tissue damage, and deep burns. according to Go to Atrium Health. Even if you are not directly struck by lightning, just being close to the strike zone can cause life-threatening injuries.