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Man Electrocuted While Picking Mangoes, Dies

  • Ahajah Abdul Musa, 42, tragically died on June 8 after suffering an electric shock while harvesting mangoes from a tree in Kamping Bambangan, located in Sandakan, Sabah.
  • He accidentally touched an electric cable with an iron pole while climbing a mango tree, which led to his electrocution as confirmed at the scene by health officials.
  • Emergency responders received a call at 3:01 pm, found the victim unconscious on the tree, cut off electricity supply, and lowered him using a ladder and rope before confirming his death.
  • Details include that the victim used the iron pole to poke mangoes at the branch’s end and that the electric shock was caused by hitting the nearby cable while climbing the tree.
  • The incident highlights fatal risks of accidental contact with electrical cables during routine activities, emphasizing the need for caution near power infrastructure.
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Man electrocuted while plucking mangoes with metal rod

PAPAR: A 42-year-old man died when he was electrocuted after climbing a tree to pluck mangoes in Kampung Bambangan here on Sunday (June 8). Read full story ...

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dailyexpress.com.my broke the news in on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
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