A tragic incident unfolded in Severn this past Sunday, where a man and his beloved dog were pronounced dead following a possible electrocution, as reported by Anne Arundel County Police and covered by CBS News Baltimore. The police were alerted to the situation on the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue, which became the site of devastation when a severe storm wreaked havoc in the area, knocking down trees, limbs, and subsequently power lines, leading to hazardous conditions.

It appears the fatal encounter was a direct result of the man stepping outside his residence where the storm had left live wires strewn across the ground leading to this unfortunate loss of life, moreover, the region had been under a severe thunderstorm warning with conditions priming for strong wind gusts of up to 70 mph, according to CBS News Baltimore.

As authorities continue to scrutinize the details surrounding the circumstances of this incident, questions linger about the safety protocols and response measures in place during such life-threatening weather manifestations. The Anne Arundel County officials and emergency responders remain at the forefront of this investigation, piecing together the sequence of events that led to the fateful encounter with the live wires, as additional information was corroborated by WBAL.