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Manatee County man electrocuted while putting out sandbags for Tropical Storm Eta

Officials blame standing water in a laundry room where a dryer was plugged in for the death of Mark Mixon, described as quiet man with a sense of humor who liked to work on his house.

A 65-year-old Bradenton Beach man died from an electrical shock in his home Wednesday during Tropical Storm Eta. [ Times/Sue Carlton ]

Sue Carlton
Former Times reporter

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Manatee County man electrocuted while putting out sandbags for Tropical Storm Eta

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