Father rushes to paddy field, finds son dead after lightning strike in Pasir Mas

PASIR MAS: A father rushed to a paddy field after learning his 14-year-old son, Muhammad Ziad Zikri, had been struck by lightning and found his son already deceased. Abdul Hadi Abdul Ghani, 60, recounted the tragic incident, saying he had been asleep when his youngest son, one of five children, went fishing with a friend and cousin.

Upon learning Ziad had been struck by lightning, Hadi rushed to the paddy field, about two kilometers from their home, only to discover his son was already dead. The boy, a Form Two student, had left home at 4pm in good health, but was brought home lifeless. Friends and family attempted to wake Ziad, believing he had only fainted, but Hadi cradled his son, confirming his death.

They took Ziad to Pasir Mas Hospital for confirmation. Despite their grief, Hadi accepted the incident as Allah's will. Ziad, a cheerful and helpful son, enjoyed fishing and bird-catching. He had attended Quran classes as usual, but missed one due to being reminded by his father. Ziad's body is set to be buried the following morning.