Man Shocked by Power Line Collapse While Pruning Trees in Fort Lauderdale – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – A man was taken to hospital after officials said he was electrocuted by a cut power line while pruning trees in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue teams responded to the scene of the incident near Idlewyld Drive and Aurelia Place, in the Las Olas Isles neighborhood, just after 11 a.m. Monday.

The 23-year-old victim was trimming a tree when he came into contact with a downed power line.

He was taken to Broward Health Medical Center and listed in serious condition

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