Aishah narrated that a freed slave of the Prophet (s.a.w) fell from foliage on a date-palm and died. So the Prophet (S.A.W) said:
"See if he has any heirs." They said: "No." He said: 'Pay it to someone among the people of the town." (AR)
English reference (AR): Vol. 4, Book 3, Hadith 2105 (AR)
Arabic reference (AR): Book 29, Hadith 2251 (AR)