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Orefield man killed while trimming trees

A 42-year-old Orefield man died July 27 while trimming trees in Bethlehem.

Robert Rogers III died due to electrocution, said Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek.

Rogers was using a bucket truck when he contacted one of the 12-kilovolt lines near the eastern end of Sand Island at the Minsi Trail Bridge.

His death was ruled an accident.