Report reaching the office of Senior Inspector Geoffrey Javier, head of San Marcelino PNP, identified the victims as Wilbert Hipolito y Agpoon, 23, single, laborer, resident of Agpalo Street, Barangay Lucero; and Ariel Gumanid y Eder, 21, single, laborer, presently residing at Sitio Palayan, Barangay San Rafael both in San Marcelino town.
Investigation disclosed the victims were constructing a perimeter fence around the property of one Eugene Asencio located at Purok 1 Barangay Rabanes, when there was a sudden heavy rainfall prompting the two seek shelter under the tree where they were struck by lightning.
The victims were rushed to the San Marcelino District Hospital but were pronounced dead on arrival by attending physician Dr. Robesol Trompeta.
