Man found lifeless, electrocuted in Batangas

Batangas. INQUIRER FILES

MANILA, Philippines — A man was found lifeless in Rosario, Batangas, on Wednesday after he was reportedly electrocuted, according to police.

Rosario Municipal Police Station said it received a report from a hospital staff where victim “Jenel” was brought to around 10:30 a.m.

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Based on its Thursday report, police said Jenel was a stay-in mechanic and was found dead by his 49-year-old co-worker, Manuel Reco.

Reco reportedly saw his co-worker lying on the ground with an electrical wire attached to his stomach.

Authorities disclosed that the witness immediately switched off the electrical breaker and rushed Jenel to the hospital.