A Leitrim man is recovering after surviving a serious electric shock during a home lighting installation.
Quick thinking by locals saw a community defibrillator brought to the scene before emergency crews arrived at Cloone.
The device was used to revive the man, proving critical in the moments following the incident.
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Paramedics later transferred him to hospital, where he continues to receive medical care.
The incident has renewed calls for widespread access to defibrillators and emergency response training.
