Lightning strike victim laid to rest
The hail storm last week damaged cars and houses and the lighting destroyed phone lines and appliances but the most shocking incident that occurred that day was the death of a 15 year old school boy
The hail storm last week damaged cars and houses and the lighting destroyed phone lines and appliances but the most shocking incident that occurred that day was the death of a 15 year old school boy. Jeremiah Makola was struck by lightning and died on November 16.
According to his brother Samuel Makola he was apparently waiting for a taxi near Duvha Power Station when the hail storm hit. Jeremiah as well as other pedestrians tried to take shelter under a makeshift hawker stall when the lightning bolt hit the shelter. The five other victims where seriously injured.
Jeremiah Makola.
Jeremiah Makola was laid to rest on Monday, 23 November. His brother and two sisters arranged the funeral. They were staying together as a family unit. He was apparently a hard working and friendly young man with a lot of potential.
