No, Drew Brees Was Not Struck By Lightning While Filming A Commercial

No, Drew Brees Was Not Struck By Lightning While Filming A Commercial

You might have heard reports that Drew Brees was struck by lightning while filming a commercial in South America.  But it turned out to be just a publicity stunt. A viral video showed Brees getting ready for the shoot when a sudden flash of light knocked the camera to the ground. But Brees admitted to reporters that he was “fine” and that the lightning strike was a “spoof”. Brees was filming in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela for PointsBet Sportsbook, who hired him as a brand ambassador. Was this publicity stunt in poor taste?  Why did so many people fall for it?