Fisherman dies in lightning strike while fishing in sea

Thiruvananthapuram: A fisherman died after being struck by lightning while he was fishing in the sea. The deceased was identified as Thumba native Alexander Peter (32). Louis Daniel, Simon and Raju, who accompanied Alexander, escaped unhurt.

The incident took place about 16 kilometres away from Thumba coast on Friday by 10.30 pm. They left the shore on a fibre boat owned by Louis Daniel by 4 in the evening. Alexander fell unconscious after being struck by lightning. Immediately, they returned and reached the shore by 12 night.

Though he was rushed to a private hospital in Kazhakkoottam immediately, his life could not be saved. The inquest was completed by Vizhinjam Coastal Police and postmortem was carried out at medical college. Last rites were held at Thumba Fathima Matha hospital. The police registered a case in connection with the incident.