Man Electrocuted While Picking Fruit in Miami Gardens

Electrocution Incident in Miami Gardens

• ⚡ A man was hospitalized after being electrocuted while attempting to pick fruit from a tree in his backyard.
• 📍 The incident occurred along Northwest 189th Terrace in Miami Gardens, where the victim was using a pole from a ladder to reach the fruit.
• ⚠️ The man, who neighbors say has lived in the home for decades with his wife and two children, is currently in the hospital and fighting for his life.

Community Response and Well-Wishes

• 🤝 Neighbors described the victim as a great person and a good neighbor, emphasizing their close-knit community.
• ⛪ It was noted that the man would typically have been at church during the time of the incident.
• 🙏 Friends and neighbors are hoping and praying for his recovery, with some positive news that he was badly burned but should be okay following a successful operation.

Aftermath and Repairs

• 🛠️ FPL (Florida Power & Light) was on the scene with at least five trucks to make necessary repairs following the electrocution.