A pair died after getting electrocuted in Bulacan inside a flooded home.
CALUMPIT, Bulacan — A pair died of electrocution whereas inside their flooded home in Barangay Calumpang right here on Thursday, July 24.
In line with Bulacan Provincial Catastrophe Threat Discount Administration Workplace (PDRRMO), the victims had been recognized as Felipe Razon, 74 and his spouse Ofelia Razon, 57.
As a consequence of torrential rains, the steel sheet roof of their nipa hut the place reside electrical wires had been hooked up fell on the flooded flooring.
Enriquito Santiago Jr., head of the Calumpit Municipal DRRMO mentioned Felipe was electrocuted first at round 9 a.m. when he waded by way of the flood inside their home. His spouse was then electrocuted after she rushed to rescue him.
Santiago mentioned it took some time earlier than any rescuer might save the victims due to the reside wire.
Meralco additionally responded to the positioning to chop {the electrical} provide however the two had been already useless, Santiago mentioned. /mr
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