A teenage girl from Guatemala died a gruesome death in front of friends when she was decapitated while taking some photos. Debora Xi, 15, was posting with friends for photos on a terrace when she unintentionally walked into a live power line, causing the fatal accident. The teenager recently celebrated her birthday with family, who were shocked and devastated by her death.
Her mother, Andrea Xi Artola, shared her grief in a Facebook post, writing, "I LOVE YOU FOREVER. MY PRINCESS." Loved ones are raising money for the family through a GoFundMe account to help ease the financial burden of their heartbreaking loss.
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Debora was reportedly on her way to gymnastics.
According to the Mirror, Debora and some friends were headed to gymnastics when they gathered at a home in Alta Verapaz to practice and take pictures. Debora and her friends were reportedly on the terrace of a two-story building taking photos when she stepped back onto the cable. What happened next was horrific.
The teenager was killed instantly.
The voltage caused her body to jolt, and the force of the electrical current reportedly decapitated Debora. Her body fell to the ground, and as she lay lifeless there, a group of bystanders allegedly surrounded her remains while waiting for paramedics to arrive.
Loved ones shared in her family’s sorrow.
After her mother posted on Facebook, loved ones commented with condolences and prayers. The post was in Spanish, but responses were translated to English.
Someone wrote, "Words fall short of this situation that came to take an unexpected turn in your life Andrea XI Artola I know that right now nothing will console you, for it is an unexplainable pain, but you must be sure that your beautiful princess already rests and even though it hurts God is his timing is perfect, even making us feel the greatest pain, you will assimilate it over time. From a distance I hug you and join your pain. May God grant her eternal rest and let perpetual light shine for her."
Another person shared prayers, writing, "Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he die, yet shall he live. My deepest condolences to me Andrea XI Artola William Xi Ricardo XI Artola."
A GoFundMe page hopes to raise money for the family.
Friend Yane Valdes created the fundraiser, which has raised $200 of a $5,000 goal thus far. "The pain of losing her is unimaginable, and the road ahead is filled with uncertainty," Yane wrote. "To help alleviate some of the financial burdens during this incredibly difficult time, we are humbly asking for your support. Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant difference."
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Power lines can be dangerous.
The Electric Safety Foundation warns people to stay away from power lines. It is important to note that contact with a power line isn't the only way to be hurt.
"You do not have to touch a power line to be in danger. High-voltage electricity can jump to anyone who gets too close. Stay at least 10 feet away from power lines and their connections," the organization reports.
