India, Oct. 13 -- A fire brigade official lost his life on Sunday, and his colleague sustained serious injuries, after they suffered electric shock while attempting to rescue a pigeon trapped in overhead electric wires in Diva.

The incident occurred around 5pm near Sudama Residency on Khardigaon, Diva-Shil Road. Thane Fire Brigade received a call regarding a pigeon stuck in the overhead wires belonging to Torrent Power Company. Responding to the call, firefighters from the Diva Beat Fire Station rushed to the spot with a rescue vehicle.

During the rescue operation, two firefighters accidentally came into contact with a high-tension electric cable and were electrocuted. They were immediately rushed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital...