A tragic incident occurred in Quirinópolis, southwestern Goiás, where a 13-year-old boy named Pedro Henrique Cardoso died after receiving an electric shock. The boy had jumped over a neighbor's wall to recover a football he was playing with his brother and a friend when he came into contact with makeshift electrical wiring that was used in an attempt to scare away animals. This unsafe installation led to a fatal accident, highlighting the dangers of improvised electrical setups.

Eyewitness accounts report that Pedro's brother noticed he was taking too long to return and went to the neighbor's yard to investigate. In a distressing turn of events, the brother also experienced an electric shock when he tried to touch Pedro. Fortunately, he managed to escape the electrical danger and sought help from a passerby. The unnamed man quickly acted by turning off the electrical supply and called for emergency assistance, but sadly, despite efforts to save him, Pedro Henrique succumbed to his injuries.

This incident raises serious concerns about safety regulations regarding electrical installations, particularly in residential areas. The use of makeshift traps not only endangers the lives of children but could also have broader implications for community safety. Local authorities may need to reassess regulations and educate residents on the dangers of such unsupervised electrical work to prevent future tragedies like this one.