Teen struck by lightning at Elundu village

NAMPA
2026-02-02
WINDHOEK - NamPol crime report logo. (Photo: NAMPA) WINDHOEK - NamPol crime report logo. (Photo: NAMPA)
OSHAKATI, 02 FEB (NAMPA) – A 16-year-old boy died on Friday after he was struck by lightning while herding cattle and goats at Elundu A village in the Ohangwena Region.
According to the weekend crime report issued on Sunday, the incident occurred around 17h00, and the deceased was in the company of a 15-year-old boy who was transported to the Eenhana State Hospital for treatment.
The deceased has been identified as Petrus Kambode, a Namibian citi...
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