Park ranger survived being struck by lightning 7 times. The brainchild of sir hugh beaver, the book was cofounded by twin brothers norris and. Mar 12, 2019 when the 1972 edition of the guinness book of world records was published, sullivan received the record as the only living man to be struck by lightning four times. Roy sullivan was a forest ranger in virginia who is recognized by the guinness book of world records as being the most lightningstruck stricken.
When the 1972 edition of the guinness book of world records was published, sullivan received the record as the only living man to be struck by lightning four times. This doesnt include what he claims was the first time when he was a boy, which wasnt documented, so wasnt. Jun 25, 2019 meet the human lightning rod, park ranger roy c. The farfetched facts of mister guinness washington post. The man who was struck by lightning seven times knowledge. Now, 24 years later, the guinness book of world records has sold 37 million copies. Struck by lightning 7 timesroy sullivan bugged space. Jun 25, 2017 roy sullivan is recognized by the guinness book of world records for being struck by lightning more times than any other human being.
That feat gave him a place in the guinness book of world records. The only man in the world to be struck by lightning seven times was expark ranger roy c. Roy sullivan was either the luckiest or unluckiest man in the world. How one guy got famous for being constantly hit by lightning. Sullivan, the human lightning conductor of virginia, usa.
Roy cleveland sullivan february 7, 1912 september 28, 1983 was a united states park ranger in shenandoah national park in virginia. As the official guinness world record holder, roy sullivan is recognized as having been struck by lightning more than any other person. Between 1942 and 1977, he was struck by lightning seven times. Everything from most onefinger pushups, to longest tattoo. Roy sullivan was born 1912 in greene county in central virginia, today. South carolina man, 61, survives being struck by lightning 10 times.
Roy was struck my lightening 7 times,he is listed in the guinness book of world records. Roy sullivan biography 7 lightning strikes, astrology natal. Roy sullivan on the deck of a shenandoah national park fire lookout tower in 1940. Before he killed himself in 1983, he had 7 doctor documented instances in which he was struck by lightning. In 1995, canadian sean shannon recited hamlets to be or not to be soliloquy, 260 words, in 23. Roy sullivan is listed in the guinness book of world records for lightning strikes. Roy sullivan was struck by lightning seven times and lived to. But, one unlucky or lucky man earned a distinct place in the guinness book of world records for most lightning strikes survived. This book has great information if you are looking for an old record asi was,but unfortunatly it did not contain the record my husband broke in roller skating. Let our team help engage your audience through unforgettable moments of sheer amazement and wonder, whilst delivering bottomline results. Shenandoah recalls park ranger struck seven times by.
Roy cleveland sullivan 19121983 was a park ranger in shenandoah national park in virginia. Meet the man struck by lightning 7 times mental floss. Fortyone years after his debut in the guinness book of world records, ranger roy sullivan continues to hold the dubious distinction of. The guinness book of world records stated sullivan was officially stuck seven times, but unofficially, he was struck eight he never counted the 1920s scythe strike, as he could not prove it. Between 1942 and 1977, sullivan was hit by lightning seven times, which earned him an immortal place in the guinness book of world records.
Sullivan was hit by lightning on seven different occasions and survived all of them. His wikipedia page features a photo of him wearing a hat with a charred lightning hole in it. Next, check out just what lightning strikes do to the human body. Here are 50 of the strangest guinness world records ever recorded. The guinness book of world records lists roy sullivan of virginia as the human being struck by lightning the most times. Ancient greeks believed that when a lightning strike hit. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about roy sullivan on myheritage, the worlds family history network.
Roy sullivan biography 7 lightning strikes, astrology. Sullivan was born near charlottesville and started work as a. The irrational fear of lightning is known as keraunophobia. By this time, roy sullivan had survived seven verifiable lightning strikes, enough that he was finally officially recognized by the guiness book of world records as the person struck by lightning more times than any other human being. My friend and fellow writer, nicole, organized a reading this weekend at the ear inn. Hi dumbo22ga, i am going to post a comment instead of an answer as i could not find a biography, however here is what i have found about former park ranger roy dooms sullivan. Sullivan served as a park ranger at shenandoah national park for 36 years, starting in 1940. May 18, 2018 roy cleveland sullivan 19121983 was a park ranger in shenandoah national park in virginia. The man who cheated death seven times, then won the lottery. Between 1942 and his death in 1983, roy sullivan was struck by lightning seven times. Sullivan entered the guinness book of world records as the first person ever to be struck by lightning seven different occasions, and live to tell the tail. Roy sullivan was struck by lightning seven times and lived. Guinness world records, known from its inception in 1955 until 2000 as the guinness book of records and in previous united states editions as the guinness book of world records, is a reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.
Jul 12, 20 by this time, roy sullivan had survived seven verifiable lightning strikes, enough that he was finally officially recognized by the guiness book of world records as the person struck by lightning more times than any other human being. Fortyone years after his debut in the guinness book of world records, ranger roy sullivan continues to hold the dubious distinction of being struck by. How one guy got famous for being constantly hit by. He has been sobered, too, by the death in 1975 of his twin brother, ross, who was killed by an ira gunman. Roy sullivan achieved fame in a way that you wouldnt wish on anybody. Sullivan holds the record for surviving more lightning strikes than anyone in history and is listed in the guinness book of world records. According to the guinness book of world records, sullivan has the dubious distinction of being the most lightningstruck person ever recorded. Between 1942 and 1977, sullivan was hit by lightning on seven different occasions and survived all of them. Over a 35year span, he survived seven separate lightning strikes. Born on 7th february 1912, roy sullivan was a park ranger in virginias shenandoah national park. Roy sullivan holding his hat, damaged by a lightning bolt.
We work with leading global brands and businesses to break world records as part of bespoke marketing campaigns. Sullivan was a united states park ranger in shenandoah national. Roy sullivan struck by lightning seven times eternal life. His seventh strike put him in the guinness book of world records. Few people get struck by lightning and live to tell about it. On this day in 1977, us park ranger roy cleveland sullivan was struck by lightning for a record seventh time. A single lightning strike is made up of several 100 million volts with peak current in the order of 20,000 amps.
Ditch the daredevilryguinness is socially conscious. But what sigmond had here was a failure to communicate with the guinness book of records. Roy cleveland sullivan february 7, 1912 september 28, 1983 was a united states park. According to the guinness book of world records, sullivan bas the dubious distinction of being the most lightningstruck person ever recorded. Also known as the human lightning rod, sullivan is recognised by the guinness world records as the person struck by lightning more recorded times than any other human being. I think these records will take years to set a new record.
Roy cleveland sullivan was a forest ranger in virginia who had an incredible attraction to lightning. For this reason, he gained a nickname human lightning conductor and human lightning rod. The curious case of the spark ranger estimated reading time. The fourth of eleven children, he grew up in the blue ridge mountains and was accustomed to the outdoors. He was the fourth of eleven children and lived in the blue ridge mountains with his family. Roy cleveland spark ranger sullivan 19121983 find a.
Jun 08, 2018 roy sullivan, the oneman electric factory. More than 77 million copies have sold, making it the worlds bestselling ed book. Two ranger hats roy was wearing while being struck by lightning are now on display at guinness. Sullivan, a us park ranger, from virginia, held the guinness world record for the person most times struck by lightning. American park ranger roy sullivan has been struck by lightning seven times between 1942 and 1977. He remains in the guinness book of world records as the person struck by lightning the most times. Sullivan is recognized by guinness world records as the person struck by lightning more recorded times than any other human being.
He remains in the guinness book of world records as the person struck. Roy sullivan struck by lightning seven times eternal. All seven strikes were documented by the superintendent of the shenandoah national park, r. Social security death index ssdi roy sullivan was born on september 26 1901. Top 50 weirdest guinness world records listafterlist. Man struck by lightning 7 times history channel on foxtel. Roy sullivan 1912 1983 was a virginia park ranger, who remarkably survived at least seven lightning strikes which were all verified by doctors. In 1942, the first lightning strike shot through sullivans leg and knocked his big toenail off. Sullivan is recognised by the guinness world records as the person. The last seven strikes were verified by park director taylor hoskins.
The current guinness world records holder for most lightning strikes suvived is expark ranger roy c. Jun 07, 20 roy sullivan 1912 1983 was a virginia park ranger, who remarkably survived at least seven lightning strikes which were all verified by doctors. What are some guinness world records that are very. Shenandoah national park ranger roy sullivan shows where a bolt of lightning set fire to his hat. People will do some strange things to get into this book. Although it can be a physically demanding job, sullivan had a more physically taxing career than most. The curious case of the spark ranger today i found out. Most lightning strikes survived guinness world records. Its said that seven is a lucky number, but roy sullivan, a. He was recognized by the guinness world records only after they have documented about all of the happenings. Roy sullivan is recognized by the guinness book of world records for being struck by lightning more times than any other human being.
Roy sullivan february 7, 1912 september 28, 1983, a park ranger in the shenandoah national park, survived 7 separate lightning strikes between 1942 and 1977. I read a new piece i wrote about roy sullivan, the shenandoah national park ranger who holds the guinness book world record for surviving the most number of lightning strikes. He survived them all and earned the nickname the human lightning rod, and also earned a place in the guinness book of world records. If he were, the first lightning strike would have been enough. I do not think god is behind this, sullivan told a reporter in 1972.
Over his 36year career as a ranger, sullivan was struck by lightning seven times and survived each jolt, but not unscathed. Park ranger has a place in the guinness book of world records for most hits by lightning and was nicknamed human lightning conductor and human lightning. Park ranger struck by lightning 7 or was it 8 times. Fortyone years after his debut in the guinness book of world records, ranger roy sullivan continues to hold the dubious distinction of being struck by lightning more than any known person. One of these incidents took place on a mountain road. Roy sullivan was a park ranger in shenandoah national park, virginia and during his lifetime, he was hit by lightning 7 times, miraculously surviving each and every one of them. Roy sullivan historical records and family trees myheritage. Sullivan, the human lightning conductor of virginia. Roy sullivan roy sullivan astrology chart roy sullivan was born on february 7, 1912, at 7. Aug 15, 20 fortyone years after his debut in the guinness book of world records, ranger roy sullivan continues to hold the dubious distinction of being struck by lightning more than any known person.
May 11, 2003 roy sullivan was a forest ranger in virginia who is recognized by the guinness book of world records as being the most lightningstruck stricken. Roy cleveland sullivan february 7, 1912 september 28, 1983 was a u. Had the 29yearold man just asked in advance of his smoking, leaping and gulping, editors would have told. Guinness book of world records, 1983 mcwhirter, norris on. It is worth noting that the guinness book is a high achiever rich with its own records. He also claims another lightning strike when he was boy, but there is no verifiable proof for it.
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