Caribou County man dies of electrocution
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The following is a news release from the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office.
CARIBOU COUNTY — A profound tragedy has struck the Caribou County Community following a fatal accidental electrocution on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2026.
At approximately 12:18 p.m., emergency personnel from Caribou County EMS, the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office, and the Idaho State Police responded swiftly to a reported emergency near the intersection of River Road and Smith Road, located south of Grace.
Upon arrival, first responders located a 23-year-old male who had suffered severe injuries from an accidental electrocution. He was immediately transported via ambulance to the Caribou Medical Center. Despite the exhaustive efforts of emergency personnel, he was tragically pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The loss of a life so young is a devastating blow, and the entire community feels the weight of this sudden absence. Our deepest thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt sympathies go out to the young man’s family, his friends, and all the community members whose lives he touched. In times of such unimaginable grief, Caribou County stands united in supporting those who are mourning this painful loss.
The name of the individual is being withheld out of respect for the family’s privacy as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.