A tragic incident occurred in Porto do Mangue, in the Costa Branca region of Rio Grande do Norte, where a 28-year-old man named Francisco Leonardo Gomes died while installing an electric fence. His wife reported that she received a call from someone at the company where he was employed, informing her that her husband had suffered an electric shock and was being taken to the local hospital. Unfortunately, he could not be saved and died shortly after arriving at the municipal health facility.

According to his wife, the accident happened when Gomes was working with an extension cord, as he was also engaged in installing surveillance cameras and electronic gates. The circumstances surrounding the incident raise concerns about safety practices in such installations, especially when dealing with electricity. Such tragic occurrences highlight the importance of ensuring adequate safety measures and training for workers handling electrical equipment.

After the incident, Gomes' body was sent for forensic examination, and the local police department is conducting an investigation into the matter. This incident not only brings grief to the victim’s family but also raises awareness about workplace safety regulations in Brazil, especially in the installation industries where electrical work is a regular task.