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Teen hospitalized after touching light pole at Houston park
A 14-year-old boy playing at a park in southeast Houston was rushed to the hospital after he was shocked by a light pole. Houston Fire Department confirmed the incident occurred Tuesday night around 7 p.m. at the F.M. Law park along Vasser Road. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has more.
HOUSTON - A 14-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was shocked by an energized light pole while playing at a park in southeast Houston Tuesday evening.
What we know:
The incident happened around 7 p.m. at F.M. Law Park along Vasser Road.
According to the Houston Fire Department, the teen touched a light pole that was energized, causing him to go into cardiac arrest.
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Family members identified the boy as Angel Galeas. His older brother said a Little League baseball coach quickly stepped in and performed CPR before first responders arrived at the scene. Emergency crews continued life-saving efforts before taking Angel to a nearby hospital.
Angel's older brother, Joseph Vasquez, says Angel is currently in stable condition and is lucky to be alive.
Immediately following the accident, the Houston Fire Department said the circuit breaker to the park was shut off and the light pole is not energized right now.
The frightening incident has raised safety concerns among parents who regularly bring their children to the park.
The park is owned and operated by the City of Houston. FOX 26 reached out to the city and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department regarding what steps are being taken to inspect and repair the light pole, but officials have not yet responded.
The Source: FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke with family members of the victim.