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CEBU CITY, Philippines - A farmer was killed while his son was injured after lightning struck them during a heavy rain on Sunday afternoon in Pinamungajan town, Cebu.
Herman Hernani Sr. of Barangay (village) Tupaz suffered severe burns in the back and chest, which caused his death while Herman Jr. sustained first degree burns in the back and is still undergoing medical treatment.
Investigation showed that the two were doing chores outside the house when it suddenly rained. They sat in the shade and waited for the rain to stop.
But a lightning bolt struck from behind and hit a ground wire which was partly buried.
The strong electric current hit both victims. /Correspondent Rene F. Alima
