The San Diego Medical Examiner's office has confirmed the unfortunate demise. Fire crews were unable to attempt a rescue until the power in the vicinity was disconnected, leaving Mateo suspended upside down in the tree.
As reported by the Daily Caller, the Escondido Battalion Chief, who was present at the scene, stated, "First unit arrived on scene and found a worker suspended in the air via a waist harness. It appeared that he had come in contact with some high-power tension lines." This statement paints a grim picture of the circumstances surrounding Mateo's tragic death.
In the wake of this heartbreaking incident, Mateo's family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses. They shared, "He was a brother, a son and an uncle. His name was Antonio Pascual. He had so much to live, only 24 years old. He had been working on putting up Christmas lights around the tree." The family further recounted the horrifying incident, "Sadly he was electrocuted by the power lines, as he was fixing the Christmas lights. He fell down and stayed in the tree, trapped for an hour."
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The family's poignant message on the crowdfunding page reads, "Too late to save, forever young he will remain. Christmas lights forever having a meaning to us, he will remain in our hearts for eternity."
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Emelio Linares, the owner of SD Light Guys, revealed that the incident has sparked discussions among Christmas light installers worldwide. The crowdfunding campaign has so far raised $13,235 of its $20,000 goal, reflecting the community's support for the bereaved family during this difficult time.
