Football player dies as his metal bracelet attracts lightning during match in Peru

Football player dies as his metal bracelet attracts lightning during match in Peru

A 39-year-old football player named Jose Hugo died during a match after being struck by lightning while walking off field amid a storm in Peru's Chilca. About eight players instantaneously fell after lightning directly struck Jose and goalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta, who received serious burns. Manager of the region's Civil Defense said Jose's metal bracelet attracted lightning "like a magnet".