Young Hamilton camper electrocuted, coroner findsSupplied Matthew Smith, 26, was fatally electrocuted after trying to disconnect a stereo that was keeping him awake. At 3am, Smith's body was found with a tool and power cord in his hand. READ MORE:* Tragedy as Matthew Smith electrocuted trying to cut power to caravan* Man electrocuted at Northland campgroundCoroner Debra Bell has ruled that the cause of Smith's death was consistent with electrocution. "It then appears that Mr Smith has attempted to cut the power cord, using a metal Leatherman multi-tool. "He initially thought Mr Smith may have passed out, therefore he attempted to try and wake him."

Source: Stuff December 20, 2017 02:46 UTC