Family electrocuted putting up ham radio antenna
PALM BAY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – Three people are dead after being electrocuted while trying to erect a ham radio antenna. It happened off of Alaska Avenue near Interstate 95 in Palm Bay. Authorities say rescue crews responded to a 911 call about the electrocution Monday evening when they found the three on the ground not breathing. Authorities have identified the victims as 55-year-old Melville Braham, 49-year-old Anna Braham and 15-year-old Anthony Braham.
Authorities say the family was attempting to raise the antenna when they lost control of the pole and it struck an overhead power line. The impact sent 13,000 volts of electricity through the pole the three were holding.The mother was pronounced dead at the scene. The father and son were taken to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
The Palm Bay Police Department Victim Services unit is working closely with the surviving family members. Embedded video below:
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Goes to show why safety is important when putting an antenna up near power lines.