Boy scout, 10, electrocuted to death while putting up Christmas lights as dad finds lifeless body beside decorations
A YOUNG boy tragically died after he was electrocuted while putting up Christmas lights.
The ten-year-old's horrified dad found his lifeless body beside Christmas decorations at their home in Campo Largo, Brazil.
His parents called the emergency services, and paramedics quickly arrived at the house.
They gave the boy first aid and took him to a hospital.
Augusto Dalmaz Bonato, 10 died in the ICU early on Saturday November 2.
His devastated sister, Carolina Dalmaz tried to revive Augusto as the family waited for help to arrive.
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She told local media: “I tried to revive him.
“I did everything I could. In my profession, I have saved many people, and I thought I could save him too.
“It was such a silly thing. He was so happy about putting up the Christmas decorations; no one could have ever imagined what happened.”
Augusto’s death comes after another family tragedy.
His grieving uncle, Hebert Bonato, told local media: “A fortnight ago, we lost my father, and now this blow.
“He received a massive shock. It wasn’t a simple Christmas lights shock.
“I don’t know if they were grounded to the earth.”
Augusto was an altar boy at his local church and was “very religious”, according to his uncle.
Hebert added: “He liked this time of year very much, he liked to spread the Christmas spirit to others.”
Augusto was laid to rest in Campo Largo on Sunday.
His heartbroken mum wrote on social media: “My boy has left us. My heart is torn with such pain. No words can express this much grief.
“Go your way with God, my son. A boy who only brought joy and unforgettable moments. I will love you forever.”
