Man electrocuted in Moberly found with copper, pliers, report says

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man electrocuted while tampering with power lines in Moberly nearly a week ago had copper wire with him and was using pliers, according to a police report.

The report identifies the man as Gary W. Keehart. Other personal information, such as his age, is redacted.

Keehart was found last Tuesday morning in the 1800 block of Leah Lane and flown to a hospital, where he later died.

A police officer found Keehart's bicycle on the ground at the scene with copper wire and other items in a basket attached to the seat, the report states. Police also found a pair of pliers with a burn mark on them.

A ground wire had been detached at the top of the utility pole and come in contact with a live wire, the report states. Police also found blood on the ground and the bicycle.

Moberly police did not respond to a message seeking more information.