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Lightning Kills Teen and Bull in Tamil Nadu
29 Aug
Summary
- An 18-year-old college student tragically died from a lightning strike.
- A bull accompanying the student also perished in the incident.
- The fatal lightning strike occurred near Aranthangi in Pudukkottai district.
A young college student, 18-year-old Poovarasan, lost his life in a tragic lightning strike near Aranthangi in Pudukkottai district on Friday evening. The student was attending a government arts and science college in Pudukkottai.
As heavy rains lashed the area, Poovarasan had gone to untie one of his bulls and guide it to shelter. In a sudden and devastating turn of events, lightning struck both the student and the bull, resulting in their immediate deaths.
Authorities have reported the incident, with Aranthangi police initiating an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event. The community is mourning the loss of the promising young student.
