Twin brothers have been found dead in each other's arms after being electrocuted in a tragic accident in Italy. Francesco and Giacomo Fierloni, 22, were fatally electrocuted after accidentally touching high-voltage cables using a metal pole. It is believed that one of the brothers died while trying to save the other.
Details of the Incident
The young men from Magione, Italy, were training their pet birds ahead of the upcoming hunting season when the incident occurred. A pigeon reportedly landed on cables carrying around 20,000 volts, about 10 metres from the ground. One of the twins used a carbon-fibre pole, commonly used in hunting, in an attempt to usher the bird down. It is believed he inadvertently touched the live wires, which killed him instantly. His brother is thought to have tried to help, but succumbed in the same manner.
Discovery and Aftermath
When they failed to return home later that night and did not answer their phones, their father Giorgio went out looking for them. The twins' location was tracked and they were found lying together in tall grass beneath an embankment. The brothers were locked in each other’s embrace. Paramedics attempted to resuscitate the twins, but they were pronounced dead at the scene. Francesco and Giacomo were just a month away from their 23rd birthdays.
Tributes and Investigation
Town mayor Massimo Lagetti, who knew the twins personally, said: “They were two exceptional young men who worked with great dedication and were always extremely kind. It’s a tragedy that is very hard to come to terms with.” Their parents told local media: “Francesco and Giacomo were our strength, our present and our future. They were born together and they left together, united by a bond that went beyond brotherhood.” An investigation is now under way to determine the exact details of the incident.
