57yo M’sian Man Killed by Lightning Strike While Returning From Fishing Trip With Friends in Langkawi

A Malaysian man tragically lost his life after he was struck by lightning while returning from fishing with his friends at the Teluk Baru Fisherman’s Jetty, near Langkawi, Kedah, yesterday (12 November).

According to a report by Harian Metro, the Langkawi District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Khairul Azhar Nuruddin, shared that 57-year-old Ishak Hashim, from Kamping Berjaya, Langkawi, was confirmed dead while receiving treatment at the Sultanah Maliha Hospital.

A 57-year-old Malaysian man was killed by a lightning strike in Langkawi

“The victim, who is also the owner of a boat, went out fishing with 3 friends at 8 AM via the fishing jetty. At 7:20 PM, they all returned to the jetty after fishing. At that time, it was raining, and they all took shelter under the roof of the jetty,”

“Before that, the victim had time to wash the boat and perform the Maghrib prayer before deciding to return home despite the rain, because he was wet and could not stand the cold,” he said.

However, just as the man was about to pick up his fishing rod to head home, he was struck by lightning, causing him to fall down the jetty.

“Civilians who were there also helped lift the victim onto the boat before being taken ashore. The unconscious victim was sent to the hospital at around 8:35 PM before being confirmed dead an hour later,” he added.

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