Victim Recovered From Tree After Being Electrocuted
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LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4)- Crews recovered a man's body from a tree after he was apparently electrocuted on Monday morning.
Firefighters rushed to the scene on Prince Circle in Littleton about 10:45 a.m. on reports of an electrocution.
When firefighters arrived, they found the man, who was deceased, in a tree.
South Metro Fire Rescue's Technical Rescue Team assisted with the recovery of the victim.
Littleton Fire tweeted an update about the electrocution.
Electricution update: Victim has been recovered from the tree, fire units returned to service. Xcel still working to restore power. pic.twitter.com/8pdCce7v6e
— Inactive Account Please Follow @SouthMetroPIO (@Littleton_Fire) June 19, 2017
Xcel Energy cut power to the area shortly after the man was electrocuted. It is unclear when power will be restored to the area.
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