Two boys, both 12 years old, were electrocuted after the kites they were flying got tangled in a live wire in Cagayan de Oro.

Based on investigation, the boys used copper wire as kite strings, which was why they were electrocuted when the kites got stuck in the live wire.

The boys lost consciousness after the incident and were immediately rushed to the hospital.

“Gagmay lang mga mga buto-buto sa kamot. Katong isa, nasunog iyang paa gamay pero murag gamay lang gyud kaayo sila. Okay ra to siya dretso raman pud mi nanawag sa Oro Rescue,” Master Sergeant Shiela Ochigue of the Women and Children Protection Desk of Police Station 5, said.

The boys have been discharged from the hospital and are recovering at home.

Authorities urged parents to monitor their children closely to prevent similar incidents.