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Family members of the Taipower technician that got fatally electrocuted have decided to pull the plug of his life support and donate his organs, a week after the accident. Thirty-six-year-old Lee Yuan-han got an electric shock and immediately lost all vital signs while carrying out power restoration work in Chiayi. On Tuesday, accompanied by Taipower work trucks, Lee’s body was transported home, stopping by his former workplace. His colleague all mourned his loss. President Lai Ching-te announced that a commendation order would be bestowed upon him posthumously.

Lee Yuan-han’s former colleagues call out his nickname and pay tribute to him, with tears down all of their faces.

Accompanied by Taipower work trucks, Lee’s body is transported home for final arrangements. The fleet stopped by the electricity distribution substation in Chiayi.

This is the last photo of Lee, a selfie he took while carrying out repair works in Taipower’s orange work uniform. On July 15, Lee got a fatal electric shock while restoring power to Chiayi’s Yijhu Township. He was immediately sent to hospital for emergency care, during which top officials, including the president, paid him a visit. Alas, seven days on ECMO did not save him. On Tuesday, Lee’s family decided to plug him off life support and said they’ll donate his organs.

Lee’s father
This abrupt accident left us utterly heartbroken. But we can still choose to let him leave in love and peace, and with the last remnants of glory and dignity. The entire family’s unanimous decision is to donate Yuan-han’s organs.

Liu Hao-hsun
Chi Mei Hospital, Liouying emergency physician
With his life, Mr. Lee lit up the whole society and other people’s lives. His love for the world reaches far beyond the end of his life.

Meanwhile, the president announced that he’s going to posthumously bestow upon Lee a commendation order for his selfless service, and expressed regret for his loss. Taipower also pledged bereavement compensation to Lee’s surviving family members in the most beneficial terms possible.

Tseng Wen-sheng
Taipower chair
We at Taipower will do our utmost in ensuring the best terms possible regarding bereavement compensation and other related proceedings.

Typhoon Danas left several Chiayi and Tainan townships without electricity since it landed a little over two weeks ago. In its aftermath, Taipower technicians have worked tirelessly to restore electricity supply to affected communities. Lee lost his life in service to the nation, and even after he’s left us, he’s still contributing to society in a different way.

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