Boy, 17, who died in a freak electrocution accident at home is revealed to be a beloved school captain – as his devastated mates pay tribute
- Liam Keegan was found dead at home in Upper Caboolture, north of Brisbane
- Emergency services including police and paramedics arrived at around 8pm
- Liam, 17, was one of the school captains at the Tullawong State High School
A community are mourning a beloved school captain who tragically died after being electrocuted at his house north of Brisbane.
Emergency services were called to the home of Liam Keegan, 17, in Upper Caboolture at around 8pm on Tuesday but the teenager was unable to be saved.
Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious and Workplace Health and Safety are now investigating.
Tributes have since poured in for the student who was one of the captains at the Tullawong State High School.
Emergency services were called to the home of Liam Keegan, 17, in Upper Caboolture at around 8pm on Tuesday but the teenager was unable to be saved
Emergency services are seen in Upper Caboolture, north of Brisbane, on Tuesday night
‘Rest easy now mate. You were one of the best,’ one friend wrote.
‘You made an impact on so many people without knowing it. fly high,’ another said.
Principal Kiah Lanham said the school was ‘deeply shocked and saddened’ by the news.
‘Liam Keegan was a popular and talented young person who will be greatly missed by all his friends and teachers,’ Ms Lanham said.
‘Our thoughts and sincere sympathies go out to his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.
‘Support is being provided to students and staff, and guidance counsellors are available to provide support.’
The tragedy comes as severe weather continues to wreak havoc across parts of south-east Queensland forcing schools to close and residents to evacuate.
A major flood warning is active for the Logan River, inland from the Gold Coast, while the city’s biggest dam overflowed on Tuesday morning.
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting more heavy rain, stressing the risk of further flash flooding – particularly in areas of steep terrain.
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting more heavy rain over south-east Queensland, stressing the risk of further flash flooding – particularly in areas of steep terrain (pictured Brisbane)
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