TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines – A 53-year-old farmer and his three carabaos died after being struck by lightning in Barangay Dabubu Grande in San Agustin, Isabela on Wednesday. ?
The incident occurred while Merlino Pascual was herding his carabaos to shelter during a thunderstorm around 5 p.m.
Last week, a government forester died while four of his companions were hospitalized after being struck by lightning while inspecting a reforestation project in Rizal, Cagayan.