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14-213 Deputies Investigate Two Men Shocked By Power Lines While Trimming Trees In Unincorporated Largo

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Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau

Lance Russel (Injured)
DOB: 5/19/1964
Address: 4397 Menhaden Drive S.E., St. Petersburg

Steven Hansen (Injured)
DOB: 11/21/1981
Address: 1596 Nursery Road, Clearwater

What:
Deputies are investigating an incident where two men were shocked by power lines while trimming trees.
The incident does not appear to be suspicious in nature.

When:
Deputies responded to the incident at about 3:31 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2014.

Where:
The incident occurred at a private residence located at 1031 Tallowood Drive in unincorporated Largo.

Why/How:
According to deputies, two men with Happy Palms Tree Service were trimming trees at 1031 Tallowood Drive at approximately 3:31 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. The two men were on the ground moving a ladder when the ladder hit a power line causing the two men to be shocked.

50-year-old Lance Russel was transported to a local hospital via ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.

32-year-old Steven Hansen was transported to a local hospital via ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

The incident does appear to be accidental and not suspicious in nature.

The investigation continues.


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