The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at Townsend Oak Court, where a man was found dead.
Nicholas Brooks, Action News JaxJACKSONVILLE, Fla — Neighbors told Action News Jax they saw a crew cutting down trees this morning. Moments later, they heard a loud boom.Saturday, JEA crews could be seen repairing a powerline. They said the power was temporarily shut off. One neighbor we spoke with said he saw the group of guys cutting down trees. Another neighbor said they heard a loud boom.
They first thought it was a car wreck, but they later found out a person was electrocuted.“Me and my wife were inside the house, and we heard a loud bang. It sounded like an explosion or a car accident. It wasn’t until we came out around 1 p.m. to start working on the area that we saw the police and fire trucks next door,” one neighbor told Action News Jax.Neighbors say they are heartbroken that a person died in their neighborhood.
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