A match in Huancayo, Peru, ended in tragedy when lightning killed a Juventud Bellavista soccer player.. Video captured how attendees asked for help to help the injured.
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Who was the footballer killed by lightning?
According to the Latina Noticias network, The victim of a lightning strike at a soccer match in Huancayo is José Hugo de la Cruz Meza, 34 years old.
In images that were taken moments before the tragedy, you can see some soccer players from Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca walking along the playing field of the Coto Coto stadium.
The score, with two goals in favor of Cruz’s team, seemed to show signs of a good game, but the play was frustrated when Lightning struck the court, knocking down at least half a dozen amateur players.
“Call emergencies“one of the attendees is heard saying, while the atmosphere is filled with screams and confusion.
One of the witnesses told Latina that “Lightning struck, due to the rain, and hit the defender, and the goalkeeper was left in serious condition.“. Likewise, he stated that, Due to bad weather, the referee had suspended the match and the players were preparing to leave the field when they were struck by lightning.
Meanwhile, Ciro de la Cruz, councilor of the Chilca district Council, commented that, in this case, what betrayed was the phenomenon of nature. “No one is prepared for this issue,” said the local spokesperson.
The rest of the injured players were taken to a hospital for treatment. From this group, Only the referee remains hospitalized, due to the severity of his injuries.
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Can you play soccer if it is raining?
It is not advisable to carry out outdoor activities, including football, during storms, since there is a risk of being struck by lightning, since the human body is a conductor of electricity.
Furthermore, being on a wet surface increases this connectivity, which can make the damage more serious. Being struck by lightning can cause burns, damage to internal organs, and even death.
The ideal is, When you hear thunder, take shelter in a safe place such as a closed building.
Source: https://www.noticiascaracol.com/mundo/futbolista-murio-tras-ser-impactado-por-rayo-en-medio-de-un-partido-impactante-video-rg10
