Dogs Electrocuted in North Miami; Couple Blames FPL NORTH MIAMI, Fla. (NBC 6) – Two dogs were electrocuted in their North Miami backyard Wednesday morning, and their owners are blaming Florida Power & Light. According to the couple, their dogs, a 2-year-old pit bull named Zeus and a 4-year-old mixed-breed named Lola, were playing in the backyard of their home near Northeast 154th Street and 7th Avenue when they came into contact with a downed power line. “I heard a boom like a transformer blew, and then I heard my husband scream,” said the homeowner, who asked not to be identified. The couple rushed outside and found their dogs lying on the ground, unresponsive. They called 911, but by the time help arrived, it was too late. “They were my babies. They were part of our family,” said the homeowner, fighting back tears. The couple said they believe the power line that electrocuted their dogs was downed by a tree branch during Wednesday morning’s storms. They said they reported the downed line to FPL, but the company allegedly failed to respond. “We called FPL multiple times and they kept saying, ‘We’ll be there, we’ll be there,'” said the husband. “But they never showed up.” An FPL spokesperson said the company is investigating the incident. The spokesperson said FPL crews were dispatched to the area after the couple reported the downed line, but they were unable to locate it. The couple said they are considering legal action against FPL. They said they have lost two beloved members of their family, and they want to prevent other families from experiencing the same tragedy. “This is not just about our dogs,” said the wife. “This is about keeping our community safe. FPL needs to be held accountable.” The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is also investigating the incident.Tragic Loss: North Miami Couple Mourns Dogs Electrocuted by Downed Power Line
Tragic Loss: North Miami Couple Mourns Dogs Electrocuted by Downed Power Line A North Miami couple is devastated after their beloved dogs, Max and Vasco, were tragically electrocuted by a downed power line on Wednesday. Surveillance footage captured the heartbreaking moment when the dogs ventured into their backyard during a break in the heavy downpour that had flooded the region. As they stepped into the garden area, they made contact with a fallen power cable. “My husband and I went to look, and the dogs were lying there, face down, floating in the little yard,” the distraught owner said. Despite being rushed to an emergency facility, the dogs succumbed to their injuries. Adding to the tragedy, lifeless frogs were also seen floating in the water. The pet owners allege that the power lines had been worked on just two months prior. FPL, the local power utility, has acknowledged the incident and is cooperating with the North Miami Police Department’s investigation. However, the matter is currently being handled internally by FPL and the homeowners, according to police. The couple is demanding answers and accountability for the loss of their beloved companions.
Dogs Electrocuted in North Miami, Couple Blames FPL A North Miami couple is grieving the tragic loss of their two beloved dogs, who were electrocuted in their backyard on Wednesday evening. Police and Florida Power & Light (FPL) officials responded to the home after the couple discovered the dogs unresponsive on the ground. The canines, a 1-year-old German Shepherd named Luna and a 7-year-old Lhasa Apso named Sugar, were pronounced dead at the scene. The couple, identified as Robert and Dawn Palmer, believe that a faulty electrical wire in their backyard is responsible for the tragedy. They claim that they had previously contacted FPL to report the issue but had not received a response. “We are devastated,” said Robert Palmer. “They were like our children. We can’t believe they’re gone.” FPL has launched an investigation into the incident. Company spokesperson Tamika Stubbs said, “We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and extend our condolences to the family. Safety is our top priority, and we are committed to investigating this matter thoroughly.” The Palmers have filed a complaint with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC), seeking to hold FPL accountable. They are also considering legal action. “We want to know why our dogs were electrocuted,” said Dawn Palmer. “We want FPL to take responsibility for their negligence.” The PSC has confirmed that it has received the complaint and is reviewing the matter.
