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• Young students Alex Palmes and Clyde Glenn Tercio tragically lost their lives following a shocking electrical accident in Sarangani
• Alex was gathering fresh santol fruits for an upcoming school celebration when an improvised pole struck a power line
• Clyde rushed forward in a heroic attempt to save his companion, only to be struck by the same high-voltage current
• Local authorities and community leaders extended deep condolences while urging extreme caution around overhead lines

Two young students tragically died after a routine afternoon errand meant to support a school milestone abruptly turned into an unimaginable nightmare in Barangay Luma, Kiamba, Sarangani.

The two young students, Alex Palmes and Clyde Glenn Tercio, both eleven-year-olds met an untimely demise after the pole they’re using to get santol fruit accidentally touched a live wire.

According to a report by RMN Network News, the fatal incident unfolded while the two close companions were harvesting fruit for their upcoming Nutrition Month culmination program.

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Using an improvised pole to gather fresh santol fruits from a tree, the harvesting tool accidentally brushed against an energized overhead electrical line.

The sudden contact triggered a powerful surge of electricity through the pole, striking Alex instantly and setting off a chain of events that no one could have anticipated.

Witnesses and family accounts revealed the heartbreaking depth of loyalty displayed during the critical moment.

Displaying incredible bravery, Clyde rushed forward and attempted to rescue his best friend from the active current, only to be fatally struck by the identical high-voltage surge.

First responders raced the stricken pupils to a nearby medical facility, but attending physicians sadly pronounced both dead upon arrival despite frantic emergency intervention and resuscitation efforts.

The profound loss sent shockwaves throughout the region, prompting an outpouring of grief from teachers, classmates, and local executives alike.

Local leaders, including Maitum Mayor James Basquinez Reganit, personally visited the bereaved households to offer heartfelt condolences and extend necessary assistance.

Officials emphasized that the victims had only wanted to contribute to their school event, highlighting how quickly everyday tasks can turn perilous when conductive objects come too close to exposed utility lines.

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Following the catastrophe, the families arranged for the remains of the two inseparable friends to lie in state at their respective homes, where community members gathered to offer prayers and final respects.

Schools within the municipality also observed moments of silence, remembering the two pupils for their kindness, academic dedication, and strong camaraderie that defined their time together on campus.

In the wake of this sorrowful event, safety authorities and disaster management teams have renewed urgent warnings across communities.

Residents and students were also strongly reminded to avoid harvesting fruit near overhead power lines, especially when utilizing long metal poles or improvised picking instruments.

In other news, gunmen mercilessly took the lives of a husband and wife inside their own house in Rodriguez, Rizal. Audio recorded by nearby security cameras preserved the chilling sequence of gunshots ringing out from the family's residence. Evidence showed four unidentified culprits fleeing the bloody location quickly using two separate motorcycles. Law enforcement personnel have launched an aggressive pursuit operation to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

Still in other news, law enforcement discovered the corpse of a 29-year-old male inside a charred automobile left on a secluded agricultural property in Guiguinto, Bulacan. Investigators determined that a sinister shakedown scheme plotted by a domestic partnership spiraled rapidly into murder. Extreme envy allegedly drove the primary male suspect after he grew suspicious of his partner's familiarity with the targeted individual. While two co-conspirators have been captured and jailed, police are actively hunting the fugitive masterminds who remain at large.

Source: KAMI.com.gh