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Three cattle were electrocuted by a lightning bolt at Nagargao, as heavy rains and strong winds damaged plantations in different parts of Sattari taluka on Monday evening.
According to reports, the incident took place at about 4.30 pm when heavy rains struck the taluka.
The three cattle were below a mango tree near the government primary school at Nagargao, when lightening struck the tree. The animals were electrocuted on the spot.
Locals rushed to the site but could do little to revive the three animals. A veterinary officer was summoned to the site but he confirmed that the three cattle were dead.
Since the cattle owner could not be located, the Nagargao panchayat will initiate the process of disposing off the dead cattle.
When contacted, Nagargao Sarpanch Laxmi Harwalkar said the cattle had died in an unfortunate incident. “The panchayat will undertake the disposal of these 3 dead animals,” Harwalkar said.
Meanwhile, heavy rains and strong winds led to extensive damage to plantations and other property in different parts of Sattari taluka.
