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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Laura Lyne

Person electrocuted while rescuing drone from phone wires in south Dublin park

A person was electrocuted while trying to rescue a drone from electrical wires in a south Dublin park.

Dublin Fire Brigade responded from the Dun Laoghaire station alongside the National Ambulance Service in Loughlinstown.

The person suffered burns from the line, which was confirmed by ESB Networks to be 10kV, Dublin Live reports.

Dublin Fire Brigade said: "Firefighter/Paramedics from Dun Laoghaire responded with Loughlinstown Ambulance Station to a person suffering from burns after being electrocuted trying to retrieve a drone in a South Dublin park.

"ESB Networks have confirmed that it was a 10kV line. NEVER EVER attempt to go near ESB cables."

They also shared an image that showed the drone trapped in the electrical wires.

Take note - never, ever attempt to go near ESB cables even when they've been downed.

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