Habersham Co man shocked in church and hospitalized

A Habersham County man was hospitalized after receiving an electrical shock while running wires at a church in Demorest. The accident left the man hanging from the church ceiling. He was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.

From WSB TV…

A man was hospitalized after a possible electrical shock while running wires at a north Georgia church Sunday afternoon.

When first responders arrived, they said the man was hanging from the ceiling.

At approximately 3:15 p.m., Habersham County Dispatch received a call regarding a possible electrocution at the Habersham Church of Christ on Double Bridge Connector in Demorest.

Authorities say a man was one of two people in the church using HDMI cables when he encountered electrical wires and suffered electrical burns and other unidentified injuries.

Once released, paramedics transported the victim to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. There is no word on his current condition.

According to HealthlineIf you or someone else has been electrocuted, your immediate response can go a long way in minimizing the effects of an electric shock.

If you receive an electric shock, it may be difficult to do anything. But try starting with the following if you think you’ve been seriously shocked:

· Let go of the electrical source as soon as possible.

· If you can, call 911 or local emergency services. If you can’t, shout for someone else around you to call.

· Do not move unless you need to move away from the electrical source.

If someone else gets a shock, keep several things in mind to help them and keep yourself safe:

· Do not touch a person who has been electrocuted if they are still in contact with the electricity source.

· Do not move a person who has been shocked unless they are at risk of further shock.

· Cut off the flow of electricity if possible. If this is not possible, move the source of electricity away from the person using a non-conductive object. Wood and rubber are two good options. Just make sure you don’t use anything that’s wet or metal-based.

· Stay at least 20 feet away if they have been electrocuted by high-voltage power lines that are still on.