09.09.2020

Lineman electrocuted in Florida

A linesman has died after receiving an electric shock, while working on overhead power lines from a bucket truck / truck mounted lift in southern Florida.

The man, Craig Bradshaw, 37 was employed by Pike utility company and was working on lines in Oakland Park Florida, near Fort Lauderdale on September 3rd when he received the shock, with another during the rescue. He was rushed to hospital but sadly died five days later.

A video was taken of the rescue and posted with the support of the family. He leaves behind a wife and four young children. A go fund me page was set up to help support the family- just click here