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Lightning killed seven horses during a thunderstorm in Bashkiria's Baimaksky district

Lightning destroyed a herd of horses in Bashkiria

A tragedy that claimed the lives of several horses occurred in the village of Pervoye Turkmenevo, Baimaksky District, Republic of Bashkortostan. During a strong thunderstorm, lightning struck a herd of animals that were in a pasture near a power line.

Lightning killed seven horses during a thunderstorm in Bashkiria's Baimaksky district
Фото: Igor Laukhin, source: RIA Novosti

Seven horses were killed as a result of the disaster. Local residents express deep regret over the incident, noting that the loss of livestock is a serious blow to rural areas.

In connection with more frequent cases of adverse weather phenomena, the Main Directorate of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters in the Republic of Bashkortostan (Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the Republic of Bashkortostan) reminds of the need to observe the rules of behavior during thunderstorms.

In particular, it is recommended to avoid being near power lines, open water bodies and freestanding trees, which pose the greatest danger during a thunderstorm.

Recall, earlier it became known that since the beginning of the year in the waters of Bashkiria drowned 92 people, including 9 children. Meanwhile, Oleg Chegodayev, a traveler from Ufa, reached the Arctic Ocean by kayak.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова

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