Jakarta – It has been reported that a total of five fishermen were struck by lightning while sailing in Carita Waters, Pandeglang Regency, Banten. One person died in the incident. Carita police chief Iptu Turip said the unfortunate incident occurred on Monday (13/10/2025) at approximately 12.15 WIB. According to him, the fishermen were caught in extreme weather when they wanted to go home after going to the sea. “Around 12,15 WIB was accompanied by heavy rain with lightning on the water area at the scene of the incident. Learning light then hit the part of the boat on which the fishermen were on,” Turip told reporters. Browse to continue with the content of the Content Turip, said the five fishermen who were victims were called, Jumeni, 45, Mulud, 45, Sana (40), Endi (40) and Untung (40). When they arrived at the place, the ship transported by lightning was hit by lightning. One person named Untung is reportedly dead on the spot. “As a result of this incident, one of the fishermen named Untung, 40, died on the spot, while another colleague, Jumeni, sustained light burns on the heel of his foot. The other three fishermen, namely Mulud, Sana and Endi, survived the incident,” the lawn continued. Turip continued that the victims were successfully evacuated by fishermen on the spot. He said the victim who died was taken to the funeral home. “After the incident, the victims were successfully evacuated by other fishermen who were not far from the place,” he said. (WHN/WHN)
5 Fishermen in Pandeglose were hit by lightning during fishing, 1 person is dead
