Landscaper shocked by live wire in Fort Lauderdale

(Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A landscaper was hospitalized late Thursday morning after being shocked by a live wire in Fort Lauderdale, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.

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According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials, the victim, who is in his 70s, was working in a tree in the 700 block of Northeast 15th Court when the incident occurred.

First responders transported the victim to Broward Health Medical Center as a trauma alert. His exact condition has not yet been released.

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