Ouch: Bali man’s genitalia struck by lightning while peeing

A pee in the woods turned out to be the worst thing ever for one poor Balinese man.

Gede Artata, 27, known as Tato, was going to relieve himself outside on Saturday when he suddenly was struck by a flash of lightning. 

Artata was hit in the worst place imaginable for any man by this lighting bolt: his genital area, reports Tribun Bali

After being rushed to Tabanan Hospital, Tato was revealed to have suffered burns on about eight percent of his body, including his pubic area, head, chin, back, and legs, according to Kompas

The hospital was still waiting for exam results of Tato’s heart, said Tabanan Hospital PR yesterday, as quoted by Kompas. 

Tato is reportedly originally from Pupuan Bali. Reports gather that he was on his way home to Belatungan Village, when he stopped to by some rice and take a leak. Then, well, you know how the rest of the story goes. 

We are standing by for further updates on Artata’s condition. 




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