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Fatal Electrocution Incident in Lopburi
A 26-year-old man died after being electrocuted by a makeshift animal trap near his chicken coop in Lopburi province.
On August 25, 2026, local authorities in Lopburi province responded to a fatal incident involving a 26-year-old man, identified as Mr. Jor, who was found deceased near a chicken coop in Ngio Rai sub-district. According to Khaosod Online, police and medical personnel discovered the victim lying on his back with his right hand gripping an exposed electrical wire.
Preliminary investigations suggest the victim had set up the wire as a makeshift trap to protect his fighting chickens from predators such as monitor lizards and pythons. Authorities estimate that the man had been deceased for at least four to five hours before his body was discovered. Relatives reported last seeing him checking the coop area around 12:30 AM.
For residents and visitors, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the extreme dangers associated with using improvised electrical traps. Such methods are not only illegal but pose a lethal risk to anyone in the vicinity, including pets and passersby. While the police have conducted an initial examination of the scene, the investigation remains ongoing to confirm the exact circumstances leading to the contact with the live wire. Caution is advised when dealing with pest control; it is recommended to utilize professional, safe, and legal methods rather than DIY electrical solutions.