Orange County man dies after stepping on downed power line, according to Sheriff's Office

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A man in his 60s from Orange County was found unresponsive in his yard on Thursday.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says he was pronounced dead upon their arrival.

Photo: Orange County Sheriff's Office

They believe he stepped on a downed power line while clearing debris from Hurricane Milton. 

Deputies discovered the man around 5 p.m. at the 6600 block of Pine Island Place. 

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This is still an active and ongoing investigation.