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Teen hiker killed by lightning strike on Biliran mountain
A 15-year-old student died after being struck by lightning while on an outdoor excursion in Biliran province on Friday. The incident occurred during a hiking activity at Mt. Sayao in Naval.
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TACLOBAN CITY — A 15-year-old student was killed after lightning struck him during a hiking expedition at Mt. Sayao in Barangay Villa Consuelo, Naval, Biliran on Friday afternoon.
The victim, identified as "Jimy" in initial police reports, was declared dead at approximately 9 p.m. by Municipal Health Officer Ralph D. Bueno. The teenager was hiking with companions when the incident occurred.
The fatality comes amid the ongoing monsoon season in the region, which typically brings increased thunderstorm activity and lightning hazards across the Philippines. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the exact circumstances of the incident or whether other hikers were present at the time of the strike.
The incident underscores safety concerns for outdoor recreational activities during inclement weather conditions in mountainous areas across the country.