A 67-year-old man died from electrocution in the Lontras center in Alto Vale do Itajaí. The incident occurred around 8:25 am on Thursday (7) on Willy Schröder Street.

A man died from electric shock while working in Lontras – Photo: Social networks/ND Reproduction

The man was identified as Nelson Otavio James, according to the city’s volunteer fire department. He was working on a household electrical repair when the accident occurred.

Nelson was buried in the Lontras Funeral Chapel and his funeral took place this Friday afternoon (8) in the municipal cemetery.

A man suffered two cardiac arrests due to electric shock

The victim was found in cardiopulmonary arrest by the fire brigade, who called the Samu forward unit (mobile emergency service) in Rio do Sul for support.

Upon arrival, the medical team continued procedures and the man’s heartbeat was restored, but he suffered another cardiac arrest.

Crews again attempted to modify the victim’s condition but were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Civilian police and scientific police were also present to respond to the incident.