An Australian expatriate living in Bali has died after he was electrocuted while cleaning his swimming pool.
Anthony Gallagher, from Liverpool, NSW, was killed at his rented property in Jimbaran, Bali, in what Indonesian officials describe as a ‘tragic accident’.
The 60-year-old had been living on the tourist island with his Indonesian wife when he plugged in a floor cleaning machine and was immediately electrocuted, according to local Balinese media.
Anthony Gallagher, from Liverpool, NSW, was killed at his rented property in Jimbaran, Bali, in what Indonesian officials describe as a ‘tragic accident’.
The 60-year-old had been living on the tourist island (pictured) with his Indonesian wife when he plugged in a floor cleaning machine and was immediately electrocuted
Witnesses told authorities the man had been barefoot and it was lightly raining when he was fatally injured on Wednesday morning.
A member of Mr Gallagher’s staff cut the electricity and brought him into the house to lie on the sofa but he had already died.
South Kuta Police chief I Nengah Patrem confirmed Mr Gallagher’s death was purely accidental and the Australian consulate had been informed.
‘The Australian has died after being electrocuted when he was cleaning the pool. It’s an accident,’ Mr Patrem said.
South Kuta Police chief I Nengah Patrem confirmed Mr Gallagher’s death was purely accidental and the Australian consulate had been informed (Bali pictured)
Mr Gallagher’s body was taken to Sanglah hospital (pictured) morgue
‘We did not find any crime in the case. It is purely an accident,’ he said.
A friend of Mr Gallagher shared an emotional tribute to Facebook following his death.
‘Sadly passed away in Bali because of accident in home,’ Alan Croft, who lives in Seminyak, wrote.
‘Anthony Gallagher rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to his wife, family and all who have known this fine gentleman.’
Mr Gallagher’s body was taken to Sanglah hospital morgue.