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Express Tribune
03-08-2025
- Express Tribune
Widowed Filipina shot, injured over property dispute
A 55-year-old Filipina was injured in a shooting incident inside a house near Kala Board, Malir 15, on Saturday. The victim was rushed to a hospital for medical attention, and was identified as Delia Nasir, a foreign national from the Philippines. SSP Korangi, Tariq Nawaz, confirmed that the assailant, identified as Danish, is Delia's brother-in-law. Allegedly, he opened fire during an altercation over a property dispute, injuring Delia, and fleeing the scene. Reportedly, following the death of Delia's husband, Nasir, a dispute over family property had been ongoing between Delia and Danish. On the day of the incident, however, the dispute escalated, culminating in the shooting. Police officials reported that a manhunt for the absconding assailant has been initiated, and that evidence has been collected from the crime scene, with action to follow.
Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Golfer, 28, dies after being struck by lightning at course as player questions course safety
Simon John Mariani died after being struck by lightning at the Ballyowen Golf Course in New Jersey last week, with a fellow player questioning the safety warning A golfer has died after being struck by lightning as a storm swept through during his game at the 15th hole On July 8 Simon John Mariani, aged 28, was playing at the Ballyowen Golf Course in Hardyston, New Jersey when tragedy struck. Mr Mariani was playing during the storm when the weather conditions worsend and he was struck by lightning. Fellow golfers and an off-duty firefighter sprang into action, administering CPR to Mariani before he was urgently taken to hospital. Despite being rushed to hospital, Mariani succumbed to his injuries on Monday. This unfortunate event adds to a recent spate of lightning-related fatalities on golf courses, including the loss of a former Olympic medalist at the age of 49. As the storm rolled in, Ballyowen Golf Course officials activated an alarm to alert players of the impending danger. However, fellow golfer Brian Delia told News 12 New Jersey that the warning signal was insufficiently loud. "It was like a small little bullhorn... it wasn't even that loud. I don't even think most people heard it," Delia recounted. "We immediately just bolted off the course, ran into the clubhouse, and then that's when we saw the police coming.", reports the Mirror US. Delia also expressed to ABC 7 that there was a lack of communication from the course staff: "Nobody did say anything to us, we didn't hear any horns to get off the course at all. They started blowing the horns when we were back at the clubhouse, and that was after the police were already out there." Delia captured the ominous clouds rolling in, darkening the sky just moments before Mariani - who leaves behind his parents, Scott and Kathleen Mariani, and two sisters - was tragically struck by lightning approximately 300 yards ahead. Delia immediately realised the gravity of the situation. "I started filming, and he was right in front of me, and all of a sudden the lightning strikes and I ended the video recording and we immediately just started heading back to the clubhouse," Delia recounted the harrowing moment. Ballyowen is celebrated as one of New Jersey's premier golf courses. Prior to Mariani succumbing to his injuries, Crystal Springs Resort, which manages Ballyowen, expressed to News 12 last week: "The safety of our guests is one of our top priorities. Our primary concern right now is the well-being of the guest and his family." A University of Notre Dame alumnus, Mariani completed his undergraduate studies in accounting and economics in 2019 and went on to obtain a master's in finance in 2024. At the time of his untimely passing, he was employed as an associate at MTS Health Partners in New York. His obituary honoured him: "Driven, dedicated, smart, likeable and exceptionally talented, Simon was admired by colleagues for his intellect, integrity, teamwork, sense of humor and strong work ethic."
16-07-2025
- Sport
Golfer, 28, dies after being struck by lightning while playing on course in New Jersey
A golfer who was struck by lightning while playing on a course in New Jersey last week has died, according to his family. Simon John Mariani, 28, was playing at the Ballyowen Golf Course in Hamburg on July 8 when he was struck by a bolt of lightning at the 15th hole, officials said. Mariani "unexpectedly" died on Monday, according to an obituary the family released on the website of the funeral home handling arrangements. Mariani was participating in an all-day Iron Man golf competition when he was struck by the bolt of lightning, Brian Delia, a fellow golfer who witnessed the strike, told ABC New York station WABC last week. Delia -- who did not know Mariani -- captured the stormy clouds on camera while at the 14th hole and ran to the clubhouse for safety once the lightning struck. Before authorities arrived on the scene, Delia said Mariani's father -- whom he had been playing with -- was administering mouth-to-mouth while other golfers were providing CPR. The Hardyston Police Department said they received a 911 call at approximately 1:53 p.m. that day, and once on the scene they "provided care to the victim until paramedics arrived." Mariani was taken to the hospital by medevac for further treatment, officials said last week. The 28-year-old was working as an associate at MTS Health Partners in New York City and was described as "driven, dedicated, smart" and "exceptionally talented," his obituary read. He "embraced all things family," loved Taylor Swift and had the "heart of a Champion," according to his obituary. Mariani is survived by his parents, two sisters and "many cherished family members and friends who will forever hold his memory close to their hearts," the obituary read. Funeral services for Mariani are scheduled for Friday, according to the obituary.
Newsweek
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Golfer Struck by Lightning, Airlifted to Hospital from Iron Man Event
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Golf courses have seen their share of chaos this year. Be it a rogue plane crash near Donald Trump Golf Course or the viral brawl between a former NHL player and a fellow golfer. But Thursday's incident at New Jersey's Ballyowen Golf Course was something else entirely. During an all-day Iron Man golf competition, a 28-year-old man named Simon Mariani was struck by lightning on the 15th hole, turning the friendly tournament into a life-or-death situation. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - JUNE 27: Players warm up on the practice range during a weather delay due to lightning during the second round of the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS 2025 at Panther Creek... SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - JUNE 27: Players warm up on the practice range during a weather delay due to lightning during the second round of the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS 2025 at Panther Creek Country Club on June 27, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo by) More Getty Images Golfer Lucky to be Alive According to the Hardyston Police Department, a 911 call was placed at 1:53 p.m. ET, and Mariani was airlifted by medevac to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston for treatment. Fellow competitor Brian Delia, who was filming the storm from the 14th tee, described the moment lightning hit. "OK, this is enough," he told WABC, adding, "As an adult and as an avid golfer, when I see lightning, I'm not going to sit there and hold a metal golf club, so we immediately left." But for Mariani, it was already too late. "He definitely died on the course," Delia said. "The dad and the two golfers saved his life." Mariani had been playing alongside his father, who immediately began mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, while other golfers, including an off-duty firefighter, administered CPR until paramedics arrived. The storm had rolled in fast, and Delia noted that no audible alarms warned players to seek shelter. "I guess they thought it was just going to be a passing shower," he said. While Crystal Springs Resort, which operates Ballyowen, stated that warning horns were sounded, Delia insisted "most people didn't hear it." As per the course's spokesperson, Michelle Abate, "The safety of our guests is one of our top priorities. Our primary concern right now is the well-being of the guest and his family." Mariani's current condition remains undisclosed, but the incident has reignited concerns about lightning safety protocols on open courses. According to the CDC, the odds of being struck by lightning are less than one in a million, yet golf remains one of the most vulnerable outdoor sports. The PGA advises players to scout shelter locations before teeing off and to avoid holding metal clubs or standing near trees during storms. Thursday's tragedy echoes past incidents, including the 1975 Western Open, where Lee Trevino and two others were struck by lightning, and the 1991 U.S. Open, where a spectator was killed at Hazeltine. More Golf: Charley Hull collapses at LPGA Major, taken off course by stretcher
09-07-2025
Golfer struck by lightning while playing on course in New Jersey
A golfer was struck by lightning while playing on a course in New Jersey, according to the Hardyston Police Department. Simon Mariani, 28, was playing golf at the Ballyowen Golf Course in Hamburg, New Jersey, on Tuesday when he was struck by a bolt of lightning at the 15th hole, police said. Brian Delia, a fellow golfer who witnessed the lightning strike, told ABC New York station WABC that he and Mariani -- who he did not know -- were playing in an all-day Iron Man golf competition when Delia saw dark clouds in the sky when he was at the 15th hole. "We were all out there having fun that day," Delia told WABC. Delia, who captured the stormy clouds on camera, was playing at the 14th hole but decided "OK, this is enough" once the lightning struck and ran inside the clubhouse for safety, he told WABC. "As an adult and as an avid golfer, when I see lightning, I'm not going to sit there and hold a metal golf club, so we immediately left," Delia told WABC. Prior to the strike, Delia said he did not hear any horns or sirens alerting players to get off the course. "I guess they thought it was just going to be a passing shower," he told WABC. Delia said he did not know someone had been struck by lightning until police arrived and said someone had been injured at the 15th hole, which is on the "complete opposite corner" of the clubhouse. Before authorities arrived on the scene, Delia said Mariani's father -- who he had been playing with -- was administering mouth-to-mouth while other golfers were providing CPR. Officers said they received a 911 call at approximately 1:53 p.m., and once on the scene they "provided care to the victim until paramedics arrived." Mariani was taken the hospital by medevac helicopter for further treatment, officials said. The status of his condition is unknown.
