Apartment Flooded by Lightning
New 76ers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's apartment floods after lightning strike.
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New Philadelphia 76ers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's move to the city took a dramatic turn when lightning struck his apartment just 30 minutes after he signed the lease, Kansas.com reported. The strike flooded the unit and forced the fire department to rescue movers trapped in the elevator. Caldwell-Pope and his wife had to climb down 14 floors to safety.
The couple is now staying in a hotel while repairs happen. His wife McKenzie joked that the disaster might be a lucky sign for the struggling team, suggesting it could help turn their luck around this season.
Lightning Strike Floods Apartment 30 Minutes After Signing
The timing could not have been worse. Miami Herald confirmed that Caldwell-Pope and his family had just finalized their lease when the lightning bolt hit. The strike damaged the apartment severely enough to cause major flooding throughout the unit, making it unlivable.
The fire department responded quickly. Crews had to free movers who became trapped inside an elevator during the chaos. The situation forced Caldwell-Pope and his wife to evacuate down 14 flights of stairs to reach safety on the ground floor.
Family Now Living in Hotel During Repairs
With their new apartment damaged and unusable, Caldwell-Pope and his wife have relocated to a hotel for temporary housing. The repairs needed to fix the lightning damage and water flooding will take time. The couple is waiting for contractors to complete the restoration work.
The incident marks a rough start for Caldwell-Pope since joining the 76ers. What should have been an exciting move to his new home in Philadelphia became a disaster within minutes of signing the paperwork.
Wife Jokes About Good Luck Turning for Philadelphia Team
McKenzie Caldwell-Pope found some humor in the chaotic situation. She suggested that this freak accident could be the beginning of better things for the 76ers, according to Daily Item. The comment plays on superstition and the idea that bad luck might now be behind the struggling franchise.
Whether the lightning strike brings good fortune or bad remains to be seen. For now, Caldwell-Pope will focus on settling into Philadelphia and helping his new team improve their season.
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