A 16-year-old boy is in Malaysia to life by electrocution via the earphones from his smartphone. That was in the wall outlet to charge. At least four people came this year on the same way of life.
Mohammed Zaharin from Rembau in Malaysia was unconscious on the floor and felt cold, when he in the morning in their house was found by his mother. There was blood from his left ear. A photo (see below) was distributed by the authorities, to warn others. is
A medical examination revealed that the 16-year-old not a single injury, except for the burns to his left ear. The autopsy confirmed that he died by electrocution. The adolescent listened to the earphones from his smartphone, while charging.
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His brother felt a small electric shock when he, the charging cable touched, which may indicate a defect. It is not clear what brand and model of device the guy used. It is at least the fourth time this year that someone on that way comes to life.
In February, the Brazilian student Luiza Pinheiro (17) found dead on the floor in her home, after a “massive electrical charge” through her headphones in her ears landed. Also her phone was charging while the ears bore.