Brit dad, 55, & son, 27, found dead after massive electric shock from broken power cable while hiking in Brazil

A BRITISH dad, 55, and his son, 27, have been found dead following a massive electrical shock.

The pair were killed by a broken power cable while hiking in Brazil, according to local sources.

Both men had burns on their body consistent with receiving a powerful electric shock, reports local media.

Their bodies were discovered on 30th June on a coastal trail in Ubatuba, Sao Paulo state.

The dad was found with one end of the broken mains power cable underneath his body, say police.

The walk, between Bonete and Fortaleza beaches, is a popular trail for holidaymakers and visitors.

Heartbreakingly while police were trying to identify the bodies the dad's mobile phone rang with a call from his niece who was trying to track him down.

The father and son's bodies were only located when engineers from Elektro power company went to investigate a blackout at nearby Bonete Beach.

Their car was later discovered in a nearby parking lot.
Police investigating the case have registered it as suspicious or accidental deaths.

In a statement, electric power distribution company, Neoenergia Elektro expressed deep regret for the accident and said they are also investigating how it happened.

Deputy Secretary of the Tourism Department Rodrigo Andrade said in a statement: "The Tourism Department sympathises with the incident and regrets the death of two tourists this weekend on the Fortaleza to Bonete trail.

"Unfortunately, the incident occurred in an area not regulated for ecotourism, which is an old access used by local residents and is not open to ecotourism activities."

He added: "We would like to reiterate the importance of hiring a licensed agency and qualified tour guides who can perform this activity with professionalism and competence, ensuring the safety of people on the trails."

The Foreign Office told The Sun: "We are in contact with the local authorities following the death of two British men in Brazil".