Lightning kills boy, 11

Ed Amoroso, Michelle Zoleta - The Philippine Star

August 16, 2023 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — An 11-year-old boy died when lightning struck in Barangay Dalahican in Lucena City on Monday.

John Alexander Ballon, a Grade 5 student, was swimming in the sea when lightning struck following heavy rainfall, according to his mother.

The boy was declared dead on arrival at the St. General Hospital.

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