In a tragic incident in Khon Kaen, a son who was searching for his missing mother made a heartbreaking discovery. He found his mother’s lifeless body and a friend’s body in a neighboring hut near their cattle pen. The two individuals had been struck by lightning. Adding to the emotional impact of the story, a loyal dog was found guarding their bodies.
This shocking event took place near a towering Banyan tree, which has a history of being struck by lightning. The deceased individuals were identified as 66-year-old Malivan and 62-year-old Arun. Their bodies were found yesterday.
According to Arun’s son, Arnan Malaonad, he had noticed heavy rain and heard thunder and lightning around 3 pm but didn’t think much of it at the time. It wasn’t until around 7 pm that he became worried as his mother had not returned home. He went to the cattle pen at the village’s outskirts, where his mother would often take the cows for watering in the evening, to search for her.
Upon reaching the cow pen, Arnan was shocked to see the cattle still outside, refusing to enter the pen. He guided them inside and noticed his mother’s sidecar scooter parked nearby. When he looked into the nearby hut, he saw someone’s legs. Upon closer inspection, he discovered his mother’s lifeless body, as reported by KhaoSod.
Overwhelmed by shock, he composed himself and touched his mother’s body before rushing back to the village to seek help. When he returned, he found that other villagers had also arrived at the tragic scene.
The locals in the community are well aware of the Banyan tree’s history of being struck by lightning. This tragic incident not only claimed the lives of two villagers but also served as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by frequent storms in the region.
