Teen Girl Dies From Electric Shock Drowning At Lake
- 8 years ago
The parents of 15-year-old Carmen Johnson are speaking out about the dangers of electricity near water after the teenager died from electric shock drowning during a lake outing on April 16.
An unexpected death in Alabama has led to a campaign to raise awareness about a potential hazard.
According to KFVS, on April 16, 15-year-old Carmen Johnson was enjoying Smith Lake with friends and around that time, her father Jimmy "...lowered the metal ladder into the lake so the girls would have a way to climb out of the lake. "
He soon sensed distress and jumped in to help but instantly felt a strong electrical current, notes
An unexpected death in Alabama has led to a campaign to raise awareness about a potential hazard.
According to KFVS, on April 16, 15-year-old Carmen Johnson was enjoying Smith Lake with friends and around that time, her father Jimmy "...lowered the metal ladder into the lake so the girls would have a way to climb out of the lake. "
He soon sensed distress and jumped in to help but instantly felt a strong electrical current, notes