BANGKOK: A 15-year-old girl has died after being struck by lightning at a golf course in eastern Thailand, while a 31-year-old female golf caddie accompanying her sustained minor injuries.
According to international media reports, the tragic incident occurred in the Don Khao Kha area of Bang Nam Priao district in Chachoengsao province, where the teenager, identified as Aya, was playing golf when lightning suddenly struck.
The 31-year-old golf caddie was also caught in the lightning strike but suffered only minor injuries. Aya was rushed to Bang Nam Priao Hospital in critical condition, where medical staff made extensive efforts to save her life.
In a heartbreaking social media message, Aya’s mother revealed that her daughter’s heart had stopped following the lightning strike. However, doctors managed to restore her heartbeat, and she continued fighting for her life under medical supervision.
According to her mother, Aya remained in a critical condition throughout the night, waiting for her father to return so he could see his daughter one last time. Despite the medical team’s efforts, the teenager eventually succumbed to her injuries.
In her emotional tribute, Aya’s mother expressed the immense pain of losing a child, saying that no parent can easily say goodbye to their children. She described her daughter as brave and prayed for her peace and eternal rest.
The tragic incident has once again highlighted the dangers of thunderstorms and lightning strikes in open areas.
Safety experts advise people to immediately seek shelter inside a substantial enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle whenever thunder is heard. People should remain indoors until at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder to reduce the risk of lightning-related injuries.
