man in massachusetts Police said the man suffered a “life-threatening electric shock” while putting up Christmas lights on a large tree.
The incident occurred Wednesday morning in Wellesley as the victim, identified as a contractor hired by the homeowner, was using a pole to hang holiday lights, according to the town's police department.
“It appears that the utility pole that was in use came close to or touched the main power line on the pole,” Wellesley Police said in a statement. “It appears the victim was subsequently subjected to a life-threatening attack.” Electric shock. ”
“The 911 caller stated that the man was unconscious, appeared to be having a seizure and had stopped breathing,” police added.
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A man suffered a “life-threatening electric shock” while installing Christmas lights in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Wednesday morning, according to Wellesley police. (Wellesley Police Department)
The 911 caller then began performing CPR on the person until paramedics arrived and “observed the victim appearing to go into sudden cardiac arrest,” according to authorities. That's what it means.
“Wellesley paramedics administered multiple electric shocks from the AED during CPR and the victim was breathing,” police said. “The final shock delivered to the victim by the AED restored his pulse and appeared to revive him.”
The victim was then transported to a local hospital.
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The Wellesley victim “appeared to go into sudden cardiac arrest,” police said. (Wellesley Police Department)
Michael Pino with the Wellesley Police Department told WHDH: “It was a pressure washing company and some young people trying to make a little money for the holidays were hanging Christmas lights around a pretty tall evergreen tree.” . “It happened to be a little too close to the primary wire of the utility pole, so we think the electricity traveled down the metal pole from there.”
An investigation of the area by the Wellesley Municipal Lighting Plant determined there is no danger to the public.
The Wellesley Police Department said after investigating the area, it was determined that there was no danger to the public. (Wellesley Police Department)
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Police also said, “The Wellesley Police Department, Fire Department, and Wellesley City Lighthouse Department send their thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families of this tragic incident.”
