Lightning strike kills two fishermen in North Sumatra
A third fisherman, Abdul Rahim, 21, was found unconscious and is still receiving treatment at his house.
Two fishermen lost their lives after being struck by lightning while fishing in the waters off Serdang Bedagai, North Sumatra, early Thursday morning. The victims, identified as Ahmad Tahir, 35, and Khamsani, 24, both from Pekan Tanjung Beringin village in Tanjung Beringin district, succumbed to their injuries. A third fisherman, Abdul Rahim, 21, was found unconscious and is currently undergoing treatment at his home.
The incident occurred during heavy rain with lightning and strong winds. Five fishermen were aboard a sampan when the lightning strike hit their boat, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals and leaving one person in critical condition. Adj. Comr. Syawalludin, the chief of Tanjung Beringin Police sub-precinct, confirmed the details of the incident while visiting the victims' homes on Thursday.
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