Bengaluru Man Dies After Being Electrocuted While Attempting to Save Pet Macaw

A 32-year-old man, Arun Kumar, died of electrocution in Bengaluru's Girinagar area on December 13, 2025, while attempting to rescue his pet macaw that had flown out and perched on a nearby electric pole. The bird, reportedly valued at around ₹2.5 lakh, prompted Kumar to climb his house's compound wall armed with a steel pipe to retrieve it.

Tragically, the metal pipe came into contact with a live high-voltage power line, delivering a severe shock that caused Kumar to fall. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Kumar owned a vehicle number plate manufacturing business.

Police confirmed the cause as accidental contact with the overhead wire and registered a case of unnatural death. No foul play is suspected, and investigations are ongoing to examine safety aspects around the pole.

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The incident highlights recurring dangers from exposed or low-hanging power lines in urban areas, especially during rescue attempts involving pets or objects. Authorities often advise against using metal tools near electrical infrastructure and recommend contacting professionals.

In a separate, unrelated case in Delhi's Ramesh Nagar, a 40-year-old mechanic, Pawan Yadav, died similarly after touching an electrified pole while navigating a waterlogged road.

Such accidents underscore the need for improved electrical safety measures and public awareness in densely populated cities.

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