We talked about it on the Tips Net.  What a shame.  


 
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of John Miller
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 2:53 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Family electrocuted putting up a ham radio antenna

and that, is why all the warnings about staying well clear of power lines
with antennas.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:47 PM
Subject: Family electrocuted putting up a ham radio antenna


> 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.