OAKLAND CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - According to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, a tree trimmer was electrically shocked in Oakland City on Monday afternoon.
Police say just after noon on Monday, Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of an electrocution at the 700 block of South Alfrell Street in Oakland City. Rotating Curling Iron
Officials say an Oakland City officer arrived on scene and determined that the man was a tree trimmer in a bucket truck and had received an electric shock.
According to a press release, after making sure the scene was safe the official determined that the man was still breathing.
Police say emergency services on scene requested a helicopter be dispatched to the scene.
Officials say the helicopter arrived at 12:37 p.m. and transported him to the area hospital for medical treatment.
Tuesday, the Sheriff told us the man had improved enough to be taken off life support.
Sheriff Vanoven is also thanking members of his staff who were involved with the run.
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