A man died after being electrocuted while climbing a tree along C5 Road in Barangay Pulang Lupa Uno, Las Piñas, RH reporter Noche Cacas reported on Tuesday, March 25.
According to Cacas' report, the man was allegedly attempting to steal electric cables or telecom wires when he accidentally touched a live wire.
In an interview, the man's pregnant live-in partner said she had been looking for him for two days.
Nearby residents recalled hearing an explosion but were unable to determine its source at the time.
Meanwhile, the victim’s reported accomplice when the incident occured is currently at the hospital after also sustaining injuries from the electric shock.
