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During a storm, four cows from a herd seeking shelter under a tree were killed by a lightning strike, while two others were knocked unconscious but later recovered.

The owner was in shock as she was herding them back to avoid the rain around 2pm yesterday, May 5. The incident occurred at Pranee Songsawat's cattle pen in Baan Takud Rang, Udomsap subdistrict, Wang Nam Khiao district, Nakhon Ratchasima province.

The Hook 21 rescue unit from Udomsap and local administrative officials reported the event, which resulted in the deaths of four cows out of a total of 26. Fortunately, no residents were harmed during the incident.

Wanna Butsamrong, the village head of Takud Rang, Moo 4, Udomsap subdistrict, Wang Nam Khiao district, explained that Pranee, the cattle owner, was herding her 26 cows into an open pen enclosed by barbed wire. As the rainstorm was accompanied by thunder, the herd sought shelter under a tree.


Suddenly, lightning struck the tree, instantly killing four cows. Two cows and two bulls. Another two cows were injured but later recovered, reported KhaoSod.

The cattle owner remained unharmed. Wannana advised residents to avoid open areas during rainstorms and to keep livestock under shelters or in roofed pens to prevent similar incidents.

In similar news, lightning struck during a rocket festival at Wat Rattanettaram in Nadi district, Prachinburi, on May 5, injuring two women who collapsed and lost consciousness. The incident occurred amid heavy rain and strong winds, prompting a swift response from emergency personnel.

According to the Sajja Buddha Dharma Foundation's public relations department in Kabin Buri district, the alert was received around 4.50pm on May 4. One of the injured women was transported to Nadi Hospital for treatment.

The first victim, Orapin Seesongcram, sustained minor injuries and was able to return home after the incident. The second victim, 35 year old Orawan, suffered injuries to both shoulders.