21.03.2025 14:40
A video recorded on March 13 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, shows the moment a cable thief, who was electrocuted by a high-voltage line, falls from an electric pole. The thief is seen climbing to the top of the pole using a ladder and attempting to cut the cable. However, as soon as he removes the cable box, he gets electrocuted and falls from the pole.
An alarming video recorded on March 13 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, shows the moment a cable thief, who was electrocuted by a high-voltage line, falls from an electric pole.
The footage shows the thief climbing to the top of the pole using a ladder. A passerby notices the thief trying to cut the cable with a tool and begins to watch the incident.
The man fiddles with the cable on the electric pole for a while in an attempt to steal it and manages to remove the cable box. However, disaster strikes the moment he pulls the box out.
The video captures a dazzling flash as the thief tries to get up and gets electrocuted. Due to this electric shock, the man instantly becomes stiff and begins to fall from the top of the pole.
During the fall, the thief hits a street lamp and then crashes hard onto the asphalt. Onlookers shout, "He’s dead!"
According to local news, a security guard at the scene tried to help the thief, who lost consciousness due to the electric shock. However, no clear information was provided about the man's condition, while witnesses believe he may have died from the electric shock or the fall.
Cable theft is a serious problem in Brazil. According to Conexis Brasil Digital, more than 5.4 million meters of telecommunications cable were stolen across the country in just 2023.
Thieves typically target valuable metals in construction sites, railways, and electrical networks, selling the stolen cables for a high price. This issue is not only a growing problem in Brazil but also worldwide. In the United States, losses due to cable theft amount to between $1.5 billion and $2 billion each year.