28-year-old man dies after suffering electric shock on Rio Branco branch

Body of Matheus Santos da Silva, aged 28, was sent to the Legal Medical Institute (IML) Aline Nascimento/g1 Matheus Santos da Silva, aged 28, died after suffering an electric shock on the afternoon of this Tuesday (1st), at km 25 of Ramal do Mutum, rural area of ??Rio Branco. The circumstances of the accident have not yet been clarified, and the cause of death will be confirmed after forensic procedures. According to the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu), the team was called by a family member of the victim, who was transporting the man in a private car, towards the city. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp The rescuers followed in an ambulance and, upon finding the vehicle, found that the victim was already lifeless. The body was sent to the Legal Medical Institute (IML) in the capital. Electric shock: see some tips for first aid According to Samu, Matheus was confirmed dead shortly after the first approaches, which are standard for the team. To g1, the general director of the Scientific Technical Police department, Mário Sandro Martins, informed that samples have already been collected from the victim's body, which remains at the IML. "The real cause of death has not yet been revealed, as only the results of the necroscopic examination by the local expert will confirm how this shock occurred", he explained. Water and electricity don't mix ?? The installation and handling of water pumps, equipment often used in rural areas, requires some care to avoid accidents. As a result, Energisa Acre recommends that the owner of the equipment always seek a qualified professional and follow the other tips: Never use appliances with wet hands or bare feet, especially in environments with damp floors; Avoid improvisation and homemade repairs. When you notice something strange, call an electrician; Pay attention to the condition of wires and equipment. Use protective equipment and install safety items. Review Acre’s news programs