A shepherd struck by lightning in Sivas lost his life.

A shepherd struck by lightning in Sivas lost his life.

07.06.2026 11:51

Shepherd Kurban Bayır, who was grazing animals in the Kangal district of Sivas, died after being struck by lightning.

A shepherd struck by lightning in the Kangal district of Sivas lost his life. Lightning struck Kurban Bayır (49), who was grazing animals in the field in the village of Çat.

Upon notification, health and gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the area.

BODY TAKEN TO MORGUE FOR AUTOPSY

During the teams' inspection, it was determined that Bayır had lost his life. The body was taken to the morgue of Kangal State Hospital for autopsy procedures.

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