Woman, 46, Dies in Ireland After Electrocution in Bath
Dublin, Ireland – ann-Marie O’Gorman, 46, died October 30, 2024, in her home near Dublin after being electrocuted while using her iPhone, authorities have confirmed. The tragedy underscores the possibly lethal risks of combining electrical devices with water,even with seemingly innocuous everyday activities.
The investigation, recently concluded and reported by The Sun, determined O’gorman’s death was accidental. Her husband, Joe O’Gorman, discovered her unresponsive in the bathtub and himself received an electric shock attempting to remove her from the water. the incident has renewed calls for clearer safety warnings from manufacturers regarding the use of electronic devices near water sources.
According to reports, O’Gorman was using an iPhone connected to a three-meter extension cord at the time of the incident. An autopsy revealed electrocution burns on her chest, left arm, and two fingers, confirming the cause of death.
Joe O’Gorman has publicly stated his belief that manufacturers should provide more prominent and explicit warnings about the dangers of using charging devices in or near water. He hopes increased awareness will prevent similar tragedies.
This incident echoes warnings issued in 2020 by France’s Directorate General for Competition,Consumption and the Repression of Fraud (DGCCRF) following a series of similar deaths worldwide. The DGCCRF recommended users avoid charging devices in damp environments, refrain from using any mains-connected electrical device in the bath or shower – even those marketed as waterproof – and never handle electrical devices with wet hands or while standing in water.
