Sitting and playing games under a tree in stormy weather, 2 Filipino youths were struck by lightning

On June 23, two cousins ​​Jimboy and Jericho Laura, 18 in Elena, Camarines Norte, Philippines were struck by lightning while playing the game Mobile Legends on smartphones at the base of the tree when it rained.

According to local police, the weather that day in the area was quite bad for storms and storms. Around 4:30 in the afternoon, when there were only minor rain drops, Jimboy and Jericho printed that the storm would be over soon, asking permission for parents to go out to catch better mobile waves. Unfortunately, a tragic accident happened.

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The bodies of the two cousins ​​were found next to a tree not far from their home in the state of their burnt body beside two smartphones breaking into pieces scattered around.

Games like Mobile Legends require a stable Internet connection to play. The Philippines is the country with the slowest Internet speed in the region, although it has improved a lot in the past 2 years but is still far behind many Asian countries. In the Camarines Norte area, Internet connectivity is poor, users often have to leave the house to get better waves.

The tragic story of two Filipino youths is a lesson for many young people today. Although playing games, you should still pay attention to everything around you, paying attention to ensure safety for yourself and those around you.

In addition, one thing that everyone must keep in mind is that when there is a storm, it is best to stay indoors. If caught in the street, never stay in the rain under a big tree or electric pole.