Lightning injured two people in separate incidents in Brgy. San Miguel, La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15.
Police identified the victims only as “Ken,” 18, of Brgy. Ara-al, and “Maymay,” 51, of Brgy. San Miguel.
The incidents happened at around 4:55 p.m. in two separate locations in the barangay.
Initial investigation showed that “Ken” was inside a barbershop waiting for his turn to get a haircut when he was allegedly struck by lightning.
He remained conscious but sustained injuries and was initially brought to the Don Salvador Benedicto Memorial District Hospital.
The victim was later referred to Riverside Medical Center in Bacolod City for further treatment.
In a separate incident, “Maymay” was doing laundry at her residence near a river when she was also allegedly struck by lightning.
She was brought to the Don Salvador Benedicto Memorial District Hospital for medical treatment and was later discharged with prescribed medication for pain.
La Carlota police said the incidents were reported at around 7:35 p.m. Thursday.*
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