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The Straits Times·2 min read·easy

Man struck by lightning at Pasir Ris Beach

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Sherlyn Sim, Zhaki Abdullah
Man struck by lightning at Pasir Ris Beach
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A 24-year-old man died after being struck by lightning while paddleboarding off Pasir Ris Beach in Singapore. Several others involved in water sports were hospitalized following the incident, which occurred during a period of clear skies.

Listen Summarise A man in his 20s was taken unconscious to Sengkang General Hospital after being struck by lightning at Pasir Ris Beach on July 5. Seven people involved in kayaking and paddle boarding were hospitalised, with four conscious at Sengkang General Hospital and two children at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Singapore has an average of 176 lightning days per year, based on the Meteorological Service Singapore’s website. AI generated

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