Two hikers killed by lightning in Brunei's Bukit Sarang Helang


File photo of a waterfall at Tasek Lama Recreational Park. - LASRAZ

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): Two hikers were fatally struck by lightning in Bukit Sarang Helang, Tasek Lama Recreational Park during a sudden turn in weather on Monday (May 16).

Both men – foreigners – were found unconscious 2.5km from the entrance of the park.

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