Understanding How to Provide First Aid During Electrical Injuries

What was supposed to be a fun afternoon of fishing turned into a nightmare for a family in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, after 14-year-old Muhammad Ziad Zikri Abdul Hadi was killed by a lightning strike .

A sudden change in weather

The incident happened on 12 October 2026. Ziad, a Form Two student, had gone fishing with his friends near a paddy field in Kampung Tasek Berangan, Repek .

His cousin, Haziq Qayyum Rosli, shared that the boys arrived around 4.00pm. The weather was fine at first, but it suddenly started to pour, so the group decided to pack up and head home .

The terrifying moment

As the boys were walking toward their motorcycle, a bolt of lightning struck the area, knocking everyone to the ground .

Haziq, who only suffered minor injuries to his shoulder, described the horrific scene. He said he saw smoke coming from Ziad's body immediately after the strike .

A father's heartbreaking goodbye

When Ziad's father, Abdul Hadi Abdul Ghani, heard what happened, he rushed to the scene, which was just 2km from their home .

He desperately tried to hold and revive his youngest son, but it was too late. Ziad was later taken to Pasir Mas Hospital, where doctors confirmed he had passed away .

His family remembers Ziad as a cheerful, obedient boy who loved spending his time outdoors.