Electrocution claims life of young man

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An 18 year old died from electrocution at his home in Vaitogi last Thursday.

Police sources say the young man had gone to help a younger sibling who may have been exposed to a live electric wire while picking breadfruit.

The younger brother was saved however the older brother did not survive electrocution from a live wire touching the pole used to pick the breadfruit. 

The victim just graduated from Leone High School last year.

KHJ News extends deepest condolences to his family.