PAPAR: A 42-year-old man died after being electrocuted while attempting to pick mangoes in Kampung Bambangan here on Sunday.
The incident was reported at 3.01pm, prompting the District Fire and Rescue team to arrive at the scene seven minutes later.
According to public witnesses, the victim had climbed a tree and used a metal rod to harvest mangoes, which accidentally touched a nearby live wire.
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The man was confirmed dead at the scene by Health Ministry personnel and his body was handed over to the police for further action.