Accidentally Cut Cables On Trees, Goat Feed Seeker Died By Electrocution

PROBOLINGGO – Amsori's life did not survive after a high-voltage electric current stung his stocky body. Yes, the 41-year-old man, a resident of Asta Hamlet, Taman Village, Paiton District, Probolinggo Regency, was electrocuted after cutting a leaf branch on a tree.

Paiton Police Chief, Iptu Masykur Ansori when confirmed the incident. Masykur said that Amsori was found on his stomach on Saturday 11 September, around 13.00 WIB.

Still said Masykur, at that time Amsori was looking for goat feed by bringing a motorcycle. Seeing a leafy camelina tree, the victim climbed it. Smoothly, he climbed to the tree as high as about 6 meters.

"Apparently there is a power cable near the tree that you can't see. When the victim pulled the sickle used for cutting, he was electrocuted", said Iptu.

According to the witness, when he was stung, Amsori's body did not fall immediately but was restrained by the tree trunk which was used as a seat on the tree.

Locals who knew about the incident came to the location. However, do not dare to approach. Worried about electricity. The victim's body was stuck in a tree trunk and then fell.

"He fell from a tree on his stomach on the ground and died", added Masykur.

Police and medical personnel arrived at the scene. During an examination of the victim's body, electric shock marks were found on the victim's fingers. In addition, there were no signs of violence on his body, so the family stated that this was indeed a disaster.

"The victim's family considers this a disaster. And immediately carry out the funeral of the victim", he said.