Pooch electrocuted by ConEd live wires days after NY grandmother was killed in company’s open manhole
A dog named Skylar was electrocuted by live wires from Con Edison just days after a grandmother died from falling into an open manhole managed by the utility. The incident occurred while Skylar was being walked by her owner in New York City. Fortunately, the dog did not require medical attention and is recovering at home.
- ▪Skylar, a 3-year-old dog, was electrocuted by live wires while being walked by her owner.
- ▪The wires had been on the sidewalk for at least a month before the incident.
- ▪This incident follows the tragic death of Donike Gocaj, who fell into an open manhole managed by Con Edison.
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Metro exclusive Pooch electrocuted by ConEd live wires days after NY grandmother was killed in company’s open manhole By Katherine Donlevy and Khristina Narizhnaya Published May 22, 2026, 12:23 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A poor pooch was electrocuted by a Con Edison-labeled live wire — just days after a New York grandmother fell to her death through an open manhole managed by the utility giant, The Post has learned. The 3-year-old pup, Skylar, was being walked by her owner Wednesday along their regular path on East 76th Street, between First and Second Avenues, when she suddenly got zapped, the local dog mom said.
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