A young family is reeling from the tragic death of a loving father after he was electrocuted while working on an air conditioning unit on Christmas Eve.
Aaron Greentree died while working at the property at Jet Place, in Eagle Vale, in Sydney’s southwest, about 10am on Tuesday.
Emergency services, including paramedics and firefighters, attended the scene, but the young father could not be saved.
The 29-year-old tradesman is believed to have been working inside the roof cavity of the house at the time of his death, Daily Telegraph information.
Mr Greentree, who was from Oakdale, leaves behind his partner and two young daughters.
A close family friend said Greentree’s family was devastated by the incident and said it has been difficult to come to terms with his sudden death.
“We can’t even begin to understand this… he was the best father, we are devastated for his daughters,” they told the newspaper.
‘How do you communicate this news to them, especially at Christmas?
‘He was a beautiful young man. Rest in peace.’
Aaron Greentree, 29, (pictured) was electrocuted while working on an air conditioning unit at a house in Sydney’s southwest.
Several of Mr Greentree’s friends visited the scene and also expressed their sadness at his tragic death.
The doting dad recently got engaged to his longtime partner and celebrated his 29th birthday in November.
A New South Wales Police spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia that officers set up a crime scene after the incident.
A spokesperson for SafeWork NSW declined to comment when contacted by the Daily Mail because this was a private job and the incident did not occur at an official workplace.
It is understood Mr Greentree was working inside the roof cavity of the house at the time of his death (pictured, emergency service workers on top of the roof of the house).
Emergency services, including firefighters and paramedics, attended the scene, but the young father could not be saved (pictured, emergency services at the scene).
Forensic officers spent hours removing roof tiles to access the space below in an effort to recover Mr Greentree’s body.
Several emergency service workers were seen standing on top of the roof.
Police had cordoned off the property and a fire truck, police vehicles and ambulances were seen parked in front of the house on Tuesday.
Officers were also seen taking photographs of the scene and also took photographs from inside Mr Greentree’s work vehicle.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.