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- A fisherman from Ragay, Camarines Sur lost one of his hands after an explosion

- According to reports, the fisherman's son, a 22-year-old man, also a victim, a plastic bottle with a chemical called "bigas-bigas" exploded right in front of them

- It's a chemical used to make noise during New Year celebrations and is also being used in illegal fishing

- The fisherman is still in the hospital for recovery while his son is already out of danger despite getting injured from the explosion

A fisherman from Ragay, Camarines Sur, lost one of his hands in an explosion.

In a report by GMA 7's 'Balitanghali,' the fisherman's 22-year-old son, also injured, said a plastic bottle containing a chemical called “bigas-bigas” exploded in front of them.

The chemical, often used to create noise during New Year celebrations, is also linked to illegal fishing practices.

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The fisherman is still in the hospital recovering, while his son is now out of danger despite his injuries.

Investigations about the incident are still ongoing.

Watch the report in the video below:

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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In another viral local report, a 6-year-old kid from Naga City, Cebu, died after being hit by an SUV. According to reports, the victim and its parents were on their way to San Fernando, Cebu, to ask for Christmas presents. However, they were struck by an SUV, killing the kid and injuring the parents. The SUV driver admitted he fell asleep because of exhaustion, he will be facing multiple complaints because of the incident.

Source: KAMI.com.gh