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Boy, 8, electrocuted in Camarines

Cet Dematera - The Philippine Star
January 20, 2017 | 12:24am

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – A grade three student was electrocuted at his school in Lupi, Camarines Sur on Wednesday.

The victim was identified as Cedric James Bolante, 8, a resident of Barangay Colacling in Lupi town.

Initial investigation showed Bolante accidentally touched a live wire connected to the school’s water pump.

The boy was pronounced dead on arrival at the Ragay District Hospital.

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