The DANA storm passing through the Mediterranean is causing significant damage throughout the Comunitat.
One of the most serious incidents occurred last Friday on Bellreguard beach, when a lightning strike hit two people who were on the shore. The lightning struck the sea and the electricity spread through the water, reaching the victims, who were very close to the radius of action.
One of them went into cardiorespiratory arrest, but thanks to the resuscitation maneuvers of the lifeguards, when the SAMU arrived, the young man was already conscious.
The other victim, a 50-year-old woman, was transferred along with the young man to the Frances de Borja hospital in Gandía, as she had severe pain in her leg due to the flash.
It is vitally important to be informed from an early age about what to do and how to protect ourselves if we find ourselves in the sea during a storm. The first golden rule is to get out of the water immediately and seek shelter, but if we cannot find shelter, the most recommended action is to crouch in a fetal position with your head between your legs and not use, under any circumstances, a mobile phone, as it could act as a lightning rod.
No precaution is too much when it comes to a storm. In this article, we leave you with some tips on what not to do during this atmospheric phenomenon.
