Do you know of any instances in which aluminum trekking poles attracted lightning or served as a pathway?

I know what you are talking about. I was skittering down a forested slope from a bald ridge as an approaching storm came overhead, and I realized that the aluminum pole in my hand was not the best situation. It was easily resolved by laying the pole down and stepping away and hunkering down. I still use that pole. Prevention of potentially disabling slips and falls is a huge plus compared to the theorhetical disadvantage in a lightning storm...The same thing can be said for climbing pro devices.