Lola, kinailangang putulan ng binti pagkatapos umano matusok ng palikpik ng tilapia

- A grandmother had her leg amputated after a tilapia fish thrashed in her hand and its scale pierced her leg

- She initially ignored the small wound, but her leg began swelling and became severely infected the next day, as per Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho

- Medical professionals determined that the only way to stop the infection was to amputate her leg

- Experts advise immediate wound care and medical attention for any unusual swelling or pain after injuries

A grandmother from the Philippines had her leg amputated following a freak accident involving a tilapia fish — an incident she never imagined would change her life forever.

According to her account, she was at the market choosing tilapia when the unexpected happened, Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho repored.

“I was holding the tilapia when it suddenly thrashed in my hand,” she recalled. “It fell onto my leg, but I didn’t pay attention because I didn’t feel anything at the time.”

She said it felt like a small sting, which she brushed off. “I let a little blood out, thinking it was just a minor wound.” However, the next day, pain started to set in.

“At first, I thought it was a simple ache. But then my leg started to swell — slowly, but steadily — all the way up to my thigh,” she explained. “Eventually, the doctor told me the leg had to be amputated.”

Doctors suspect that the fish’s scale pierced her skin and introduced bacteria, possibly causing a severe infection like necrotizing fasciitis or cellulitis, which can spread quickly without immediate treatment.

This unusual case highlights the importance of paying close attention to even minor injuries, especially for older individuals or those with underlying health conditions such as diabetes.

“I never expected something like this would happen — all because of tilapia,” she said tearfully.

Health experts urge the public to clean and disinfect any wounds immediately and seek medical attention if pain, swelling, or redness worsens.

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.

In other news, Arnie Benedicto, the Barangay Captain of Lantad, Silay City and the primary suspect in the fatal shooting of the supporters of the incumbent mayor of the said city, has surrendered to the authorities. It can be recalled that early on Monday, May 12, 2025, news about the fatal shooting that resulted in two deaths and seven injuries spread like wildfire online. The shooting incident is claimed to be linked to alleged vote buying monitoring activities. Witnesses say the violence erupted after Benedicto reportedly fired upon volunteers of “Team Ugyon” who were monitoring alleged vote-buying activities outside a property associated with “Team Asenso.”

Still in other news, a 65-year-old man, Nestor Rensales, died after voting in Oas, Albay during the midterm elections. Rensales, a stroke survivor, felt dizzy and collapsed shortly after casting his vote at Oas South Central Elementary School, ABS-CBN reported. His wife shared that he insisted on voting despite the heat and early crowd, believing his vote still mattered. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Source: KAMI.com.gh