Reports: Former NFL QB Struck by Lightning While Filming a Commercial

Drew Brees might be out of the game, but he is still associated with well-known companies. One of these companies is PointsBet Sportsbook. When the ex-New Orleans Saints QB, who is the brand ambassador of the betting website, was shooting a commercial in Venezuela, he suffered one of the most horrifying moments of his life. The Super Bowl XLIV MVP got hit by a lightning strike. The visuals looked shocking, and it was indeed a scary situation.

Rafael Hernandez initially shared the viral video featuring Drew Brees and a crew. They were south of Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela, and thunder and lightning filled the weather. Team members moved away from the field of view as they prepared Brees for a shot. The former Saints QB then got hit by a flash of lightning, and the footage abruptly ended after that.

PointsBet Sportsbook shared a tweet in the incident’s wake. They wrote, “We are aware of the media coverage regarding PointsBet brand ambassador Drew Brees. We are in communication with Brees’ team and will continue to monitor events throughout the coming hours. At this stage we will not be making any further comment.”

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After the incident, ESPN Saints reporter Katherine Terrell gave an update on Drew Brees. She texted the former Saints QB, and the 43-year-old responded he was fine and did not get hit by the lightning bolt.

Is the lightning strike video featuring ex-NFL QB Drew Brees a fake?

The situation surrounding Drew Brees looked scary. However, some reports called the video a promotional stunt and a fake. PointsBet Sportsbook decided to do a marketing ploy starring their brand ambassador to publicize their Lightning Bets. The entire video was staged, and the former QB is safe.

The betting platform then shared a video of Drew Brees inside an ambulance working to promote the free lightning bets. However, when he exited the vehicle to wrap up the commercial shoot, a lightning bolt hit him for the second time.

Call it a fake video or a marketing stunt. It is a clever way to promote their products.

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