Seth Washam, 18, was on a"short trip" to Guatemala with his sister, Emma Washam, when the accident occurred on Friday, according to a statement from the Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Emma Washam, 19, who is a rising junior at the school, was also injured. The extent of her injuries is unclear. The siblings were in Guatemala for an academic study, according to a Facebook post by Christian nonprofit A Hand Up For Women. Their father, Shannon Washum, arrived in the country on July 14 to join them and is now attending to his daughter as she receives medical treatment, according to the organization.
The U.S. Department of State is aware of the reports of the death of an American in Guatemala, a spokesperson said in a statement. "We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss," the spokesperson said."We are closely monitoring local authorities’ investigation into the cause of death. We stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Out of respect for the family during this difficult time, we have no further comment.
Sad
an electrical short is different from an electrical shortage - sloppy reporting
Well it is a third world shithole!
1...freshman shocked 2...freshman electrocuted 3...freshman fried 4...freshman killed by electricity 5...freshman died from electric current passing through her body It wouldn't be 'shortage' in this context. Still...my heart goes out to their family.
Shortage? Fake falutin!
Short circuit not shortage
Electrical short maybe? Meaning he was electrocuted? This story is a mess!
It would be a lot more clear if you stated that she was electrocuted to death.
Very sad. But do believe it should read “short” or “short circuit.”
I don't think it was a shortage of electricity that killed him. FireYourEditor
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