LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - A man has been rushed to the hospital after he was nearly electrocuted in Lauderhill.

The near electrocution happened along State Road Seven and Northwest 19th Street, at around 6:45 p.m., Tuesday.

Fire crews said the man fell around dozens of feet from a light pole and suffered third-degree burns.

The victim was taken to Broward Health Medical Center in critical condition.

Florida Power and Light officials said the victim was not a power worker, climbed up on his own and made contact with a live wire.

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