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Ont. man dies after trying to reconnect hydro himself

Last Updated: Thursday, July 24, 2008 | 10:09 AM ET

CBC News

A 46-year-old man was electrocuted by a 7,200-volt hydro line near Bancroft, Ont., after climbing a hydro pole Wednesday night.

The incident occurred on The Ridge Road in Wollaston Township, about 180 kilometres southwest of Ottawa, as the man was "attempting to turn on his hydro," Ontario Provincial Police reported.

He died of his injuries at the scene, police said.

OPP spokeswoman Tracey McDonald said it did not appear there was a power outage affecting other homes at the time of the incident.

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