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Man proposes after lightning strike during Wisconsin hike

A man proposed to his girlfriend after they were struck by lightning during a hike, and she revived him twice.

Oct 20, 2026, 7:17 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Good News Editor) · Fact-checkedHow we report

Yinan Chen / Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Nick Broderick and his girlfriend Eva were hiking in Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine State Forest in August 2025 when they were struck by lightning, according to Good News Network.

During the incident, Eva restarted Nick's heart twice, an act that led to a profound moment between the couple.

Following their recovery, Nick described the experience as electric and decided to propose to Eva.

The proposal symbolizes the couple's resilience and the deep bond formed through their shared traumatic experience.

Sources

Good News Network: Man Proposes to His Girlfriend After They Were Struck by Lightning–She Restarted His Heart Twice

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