MidAmerican Energy called Des Moines Police early Sunday to report an injured trespasser had damaged equipment at a power substation, knocking out power to over five-thousand customers.
Des Moines Police say their investigation indicates a man climbed over the fence at the substation, which provides electricity to downtown Des Moines. KCCI TV reports that when first responders arrived they found a man who was naked. Police say the man’s burns covered about 20% of his body and he was taken to a Des Moines hospital for treatment.
Power was restored in the area about two hours later.