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A 15-year-old girl tragically died after falling on a live cable while taking rooftop selfies in Guatemala. Débora Rebeca Xi Artola’s sudden death shocks community and prompts investigation.
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Girl, 15, dies after falling on live wire while taking rooftop selfies

William McGee
Last updated: August 5, 2024 10:01 am
William McGee Published August 5, 2024
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Débora Rebeca Xi Artola (in red) taking selfies with her friends on the roof. (Picture: Jam Press)
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A 15-year-old girl was killed after she fell on a live cable as she and her pals took rooftop selfies.

Horrified onlookers filmed as the high-voltage cable hit Débora Rebeca Xi Artola’s neck.

She and friends had been taking snaps on the rooftop of a two-storey house in La Tinta, Guatemala.

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It’s believed she died almost instantly after touching the live wire.

The tragic teen’s body fell about 20ft to the ground below.

A 15-year-old girl tragically died after falling on a live cable while taking rooftop selfies in Guatemala. Débora Rebeca Xi Artola’s sudden death shocks community and prompts investigation.
Débora Rebeca Xi Artola. (Picture: Jam Press)

Firefighters had been called to the scene, but there was nothing they could do save her.

Débora was with two girls and a boy moments before her fall, as reported on Need To Know.

Footage shows them strolling around on the rooftop and taking pictures.

The police are now investigating whether it was an accident or something more sinister.

Débora had celebrated her quinceañera in March.

The Latin American celebration – on a girl’s 15th birthday – marks her transition from childhood to womanhood.

A 15-year-old girl tragically died after falling on a live cable while taking rooftop selfies in Guatemala. Débora Rebeca Xi Artola’s sudden death shocks community and prompts investigation.
Débora Rebeca Xi Artola is electrocuted after falling from the roof. (Picture: Jam Press)

Following her death, her devastated mum – not named in reports – posted: “I love you forever, my princess.”

The investigation continues.

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