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Man electrocuted after trying to retrieve a drone from overhead power lines

A man is recovering in hospital after he was electrocuted trying to recover a drone that got caug...
Michael Staines
Michael Staines

08.49 28 Jun 2019


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Man electrocuted after trying...

Man electrocuted after trying to retrieve a drone from overhead power lines

Michael Staines
Michael Staines

08.49 28 Jun 2019


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A man is recovering in hospital after he was electrocuted trying to recover a drone that got caught in overhead electrical wires in Dublin.

Firefighters said the man received serious burns after attempting to retrieve the drone in Cabinteely park yesterday.

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ESB Networks said power supply was cut off to Cabinteely and surrounding areas after the incident, leaving around 1,000 customers in the dark.

The utility said the wires were carrying 10,000 volts.

Dublin Fire Brigade is warning the public never to attempt to go near ESB cables.


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