Lightning strike kills fish vendor in Iloilo
An ambulant fish vendor died after being struck by lightning late afternoon on July 11 in Alimodian, Iloilo. Police identified the victim as Ronie Siapno, 45, a resident of Barangay Bugang, Alimodian. Reports stated that Siapno was selling fish when it suddenly began to rain. Due to the abrupt downpour, he
By Jennifer P. Rendon
By Jennifer P. Rendon
An ambulant fish vendor died after being struck by lightning late afternoon on July 11 in Alimodian, Iloilo.
Police identified the victim as Ronie Siapno, 45, a resident of Barangay Bugang, Alimodian. Reports stated that Siapno was selling fish when it suddenly began to rain.
Due to the abrupt downpour, he sought cover under a thicket of bamboo at Sitio Bulan, Barangay Tabug.
However, the bamboo trees were not enough to shield him from the lightning strike.
Siapno was hit and sustained burns on different parts of his body. He was brought to Aleosan District Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
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