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14-YEAR OLD BOY, LOSES A HAND DUE TO A FIRECRACKER EXPLOSION; 32-YEAR OLD MAN, INJURED BY A STRAY BULLET

BY: CHARLES NIKKO LIMNO

A 14-year-old boy from Barangay Military Cut-off, Baguio City, nearly lost his right arm after a firecracker called plapla exploded during New Year celebrations.

According to the City Health Office, this is one of the most severe firecracker-related injuries in recent years.

This year’s nine cases are fewer than the 12 recorded last year.

Meanwhile, a 32-year-old man from Barangay San Luis Village was injured by a stray bullet.

The bullet was retrieved and reported to the Baguio City Police Office, which has vowed to investigate and hold the culprit accountable.

Last year, a 60-year-old priest in Barangay Irisan was also a victim of a stray bullet.

Based on recorded cases, six of this year’s victims were directly handling firecrackers.

The City Health Office continues to monitor any additional firecracker-related incidents in the city.

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