Sheriff Anderson recovers after accidental electrocution

Earlier today, the Bates County Sheriff and a few of his employees were in the City of Rich Hill setting up the command center to test the radios and do a trial run to ensure everything is in working order for the upcoming 4th of July celebration.

The Sheriff turned on a breaker that was on a light pole so they could get power to the command center. The breaker box malfunctioned and the Sheriff was electrocuted when he flipped the breaker on. He was thrown a few feet from the pole and was knocked unconscious. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene.

The Sheriff sought treatment at the Bates County Memorial Hospital where he was admitted for precautionary measures. He will remain in the hospital for 24 hours for observation and is expected to make a full recovery.