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<H1>Family electrocuted putting up ham radio antenna</H1>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Three people are dead after being electrocuted while
trying to erect a ham radio antenna. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>It happened off of Alaska Avenue near Interstate 95 in
Palm Bay, Florida.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Authorities say rescue crews responded to a 911 call about
the electrocution Monday evening when they found the three on the ground not
breathing.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Authorities have identified the victims as 55-year-old
Melville Braham, 49-year-old Anna Braham and 15-year-old Anthony
Braham.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Authorities say the family was attempting to raise the
antenna when they lost control of the pole and it struck an overhead power line.
The impact sent 13,000 volts of electricity through the pole the three were
holding.</FONT></P>
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were taken to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Verdana>The Palm Bay Police Department Victim Services unit is
working closely with the surviving family members.</FONT></P>
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