Man Dies Electrocuted While Trying to Repair an Electrical Fault at His Home

A tragic incident occurred in the Tayronita neighborhood of Santa Marta, where a man identified as Johan Andrés Campo, 34, known as ‘el Moreno’, lost his life after receiving an electric shock while trying to fix a power failure in his home.

Man Dies Electrocuted While Trying to Repair an Electrical Fault at His Home

TL;DR

  • Johan Andrés Campo, 34, died from an electric shock in Santa Marta.
  • He was trying to fix a power failure in his home by manipulating electrical wires.
  • The incident occurred when he made contact with an energized line while on a ladder in a tree.
  • Emergency services and criminalistics officials responded to the scene.
  • The victim was of Venezuelan nationality and sold food items for a living.
  • Authorities advise against unqualified individuals attempting electrical repairs.