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Balloon saves runner's life from lightning at Penang Bridge marathon

By BERNARD CHEAH

Sunday, 25 Nov 2018 | 8:05 AM MYT

PETALING JAYA: A pacer’s balloon saved him from being struck by lightning during the Penang Bridge International Marathon on Sunday (Nov 25).

Cheng Kean Wee cheated death when the lightning hit his pacer balloon instead, immediately destroying it and melting part of the strap.

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