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A Man in Gambiran Died by Electric Drill

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BANYUWANGI – What a tragic fate that befell Ade Chandra (67), residents of Dusun Krajan, Jajag Village, Gambiran District, Banyuwangi Regency.

Reported from Arahjatimcom, he was found dead at his home in a pathetic condition, electric drill bit stuck in his thigh. It is suspected that the victim died from being electrocuted on a short-circuited drilling machine.

According to residents, The unfortunate incident began when the victim was about to repair the door of his house using an electric drill.

At that time, the victim did not think that the drilling machine used had damage to the electrical part. Once the drilling machine is turned on, there is a short circuit so that the victim is electrocuted.

“Because of the electrocution, the victim might not be able to control his body and the drilling machine that the victim was holding was stuck in his thigh,” Febriansyah said, an eye witness.

Febri says, The incident was first discovered when the victim's wife screamed for help.

“Residents who suspect that something is wrong with the electricity section, immediately cut off the electricity supply in front of the victim's house,” he added.

After making sure it's safe, residents with Gambiran police officers who arrived at the scene, immediately evacuate the victim's body that has fallen limp to the nearest hospital.

But honey, upon arrival at the hospital, the medical team who examined the victim stated that the victim had died.

“Yes, at first there was his wife screaming for help, I immediately reflected to turn off the power center. So the drill bit stuck in the victim's thigh is also electrified,” clear Febri.

“The victim was first found already in a weak condition and unconscious,” he added.

Next, the remains of the victims were immediately taken home to the funeral home for burial. The family did not expect, Ade Chandra's fate ended tragically.