Man found dead in SW Idaho due to apparent electrocution

Authorities in southwestern Idaho say a 44-year-old man working on irrigation equipment died after apparently coming in contact with exposed electric wires.

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office says the man’s body was discovered at about 8 p.m. Tuesday leaning against a fence in a pasture in Eagle.

Officials say the man was last seen going out at about 4:30 p.m. to check on equipment.

Officials say foul play isn’t suspected in the death.

The man’s name hasn’t been released.