A seven-year-old girl suffered an electric shock when she touched an object similar to a rod to the electrical wiring near the balcony of the house where she was, in Cametá, a city in northeastern Pará.
The incident was filmed by surveillance cameras and has been widely reported on social media. The incident occurred last Friday (29).
The images show that the child was on the upper floor of the property, with some family members. While playing with the stick, the girl went to the balcony. She touched the item to the electrical wiring, very close to the balcony of the residence. It was then that the victim suffered an electric shock and was thrown to the ground immediately.
The video shows that, immediately afterwards, the family members rushed to help the child, who was taken to the hospital. According to the family, she suffered minor injuries to her hands and legs and was released after receiving medical attention.
Wiring near homes and establishments, especially those with two or more floors, is common in Pará, which can pose a risk to the safety of residents.