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Man shocked while trimming trees near Boynton Beach

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SUBURBAN BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- A man was hospitalized after being shocked near Boynton Beach Wednesday morning.

Palm Beach Fire Rescue crews responded to reports of a man being shocked while trimming a tree in the Avondale Pines development near Coelebs Avenue and Nickels Boulevard at 9:30 a.m.

First arriving firefighters found a man suffering injuries after coming in contact with power lines while trimming.

The man was transported to a hospital for treatment of his injuries. There is no word on his condition.