Thirteen dogs electrocuted after tree hits powerline in North Yorkshire

Thirteen pedigree dogs have been electrocuted to death in North Yorkshire, after a tree blew down, knocking over a powerline onto a kennel block at Cuckavalda Gundogs near Ampleforth, North Yorkshire.

It electrified the runs, causing the 13 dogs to lose their lives. The dogs were aged between seven months and six years.A full investigation is underway by Northern Powergrid.A post from the kennels said: "Jack, Anna and Tom would like to thank everyone who have shown their concern and given help...RIP you beautiful creatures - all taken far too young"

A Northern Powergrid spokesperson said:  “Storm Dudley caused a tree on a customer’s land to fall and bring down a section of overhead power line onto kennels which were situated directly under the section of electricity network.

“Sadly, a number of dogs in the kennel were electrocuted. As soon as we were alerted, we isolated supplies in the YO61 and 62 areas, causing a power cut for around 680 customers. Our contact centre advisor also provided immediate safety advice to the customer to stay clear of the area and metal kennel.

“Power was safely restored to the majority of customers last night. We remain in contact with the customer, and our teams have been on site carrying out final repairs to the section of network damaged by the storm.”

Northern Powergrid is reminding people that if they see downed overhead power lines, they must stay well away from the area and call 105 immediately.