Rescue hero heartbroken as electrocuted man dies
Published:Tuesday | February 8, 2022 | 12:10 AMAndre Williams/Staff Reporter
Kemar ‘Doggy’ Campbell, over the past five days, has been second-guessing if he would mount another utility pole after his heroics last Wednesday when he rescued Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) contractor Ainsley Scott in Arnett Gardens, Kingston.
Scott, who was admitted, died on Monday at the Kingston Public Hospital.
“Mi sorry how him dead still. I think him fi be alive, fi put in such a work fi help him fi be alive,” Campbell said.
Since the ordeal, Campbell visited the hospital with a family member but did not get a chance to see Scott.
“I woulda really want meet him after that fi him tell mi fi him side how him feel fi be up there. By looking up there now, mi a wonder if mi would really go back up there now. Mi a look how high mi deh. Mi a wonder if mi would really go back up there now,” Campbell said, staring at the pole on Eighth Street.
The father of four children told The Gleaner it was worth the risk because Scott was able to live another day.
Campbell said following the incident, he has been contacted by a representative of the JPS, as well as relatives of Scott, who visited him once, and promised that communication should progress.
“A lady called mi and said she was planning an award, like a hero, something right side of the post and she would feed the elderly, and I told her that would be good,” Campbell said.
The community, his family, and children have been commending him daily for his selfless action last Wednesday.
JPS, in a media statement, said on Monday it was saddened by the passing of Scott.
“The company expresses condolences to his family, loved ones, and colleagues. JPS also wishes to express gratitude for the bravery and selfless help of residents who came to Scott’s assistance,” the statement said.
The power and lighting company says it continues to work alongside M&O Traders to gather details of the incident and wishes for all involved strength and consolation.
Scott was employed to M&O Traders, an emergency contractor that provides services to JPS.
When The Gleaner contacted M&O Traders for a response on Monday, someone answered the cell phone of its director, Marvin Turner, and said it was the wrong number.
Last Wednesday, Turner spoke to The Gleaner from the same number.