Barrancabermeja man injured during alleged copper cable theft

A man was seriously injured after receiving a powerful electric shock while allegedly attempting to steal copper cables in Barrancabermeja, Colombia. The incident occurred around midnight on Wednesday, September 23, in the Viveros return sector on the road to El Retén.

According to reports, the individual was accompanied by another person when the incident occurred. During the maneuver, an electrical discharge caused the accomplice to flee, leaving the man trapped and hanging from the electrical lines.

Firefighters from the Bomberos Voluntarios de Barrancabermeja arrived at the scene and used a ladder to safely rescue the victim. He was subsequently transported to the Hospital Regional del Magdalena Medio, where he remains under medical observation to determine the extent of his burns and potential internal injuries. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the event.