A 52-year-old farmer died after he was struck by lightning in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9.
Police identified the victim as alias “Lito,” a resident of Sitio Crossing, Brgy. Mahalang.
Investigation showed that the victim went to his farm at around 3 p.m. to plant sugarcane.
Police said the victim was on his way home because of heavy rainfall when he was struck by lightning.
A neighbor rushed him to the Kabankalan District Hospital but he was declared dead by the attending physician.
Police said the incident was caused by a natural occurrence due to adverse weather conditions.
No signs of foul play were noted.*
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