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Scotland, Feb 29: A dog was electrocuted as it walks past the lamp post in Dundee. The owner of that dog Keith Baar and Barbara Miltner have demanded a full and formal investigation about the incident. The dog named Milou is aged 12. Technical fault on the low voltage electricity network is considered as the reason behind the incident.

While responding to this Scottish Hydro Electric said that the problem will not affect human being, although when a person touches the post he will feel an itchy sensation.

“When I, my husband and Milou walk past the post Milou suddenly fell on the ground. It was not even barking instead we heard a horrible shrieking noise. We can’t understand the reason behind that. My husband bends down on his knees to hold her still. He immediately withdrew on identifying something wrong with the spot as the dog was tingling all over. Later we found that she was electrocuted,” said Ms Miltner.

She further added that: “I’m angry and shocked. Milou was like a member of our family for the past 12 years. We flew her across the Atlantic because we couldn’t stay away from her. She came everywhere with us and did everything with us for the past 12 years.

“The tragic death of the dog has created disturbance in the minds of the neighbouring residents. The Taits lane, the spot where the incident happened is always busy as it is used by several pedestrians every day,” said the councillor for the west end, Fraser Macpherson.

Meanwhile a spokeswoman for the Scottish Hydro Electric said: “It is an unusual situation and we are investigating the reasons behind this sad incident. We are in direct communication with the owners of the dog. We assure the resident that there is no risk to them at any time.”

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