A lineman died this week while working to restore power for a Texas community that was hardly hit by recent storms.
Scott Balentine, an employee of Farmers Electric Cooperative, was electrocuted while doing his job.
“This is a very sad time for everyone who knew Scott,” the company’s manager Mark Stubbs said.
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“He was not just a colleague, but a friend,” the manager added.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this incredibly difficult time.”
Balentine, who worked as a lineman for a decade, is survived by his wife and 12-year-old daughter.
