A Briton meets a tragic end due to electrocution in Tepoztlan, Morelos
Al Brown, a 50-year-old grandfather and avid adventurer from Norwich, United Kingdom, died tragically on June 2, 2025, due to an electric shock while performing maintenance on a house in Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico. His story has moved many due to its depiction of passion, dedication, and the ephemerality of life.
Al Brown was on a journey across America, travelling by bicycle, when he decided to take a detour to Mexico. He was participating in a "workaway" trip, temporarily labouring in exchange for accommodation, as he recovered from a hernia. His travel route was intended to culminate in his return home to meet his new grandson.
Al Brown was much loved in his community for his adventurous spirit, particularly as a fisherman and cyclist. His friends have started a GoFundMe campaign to support repatriation, funeral expenses, and provide a dignified farewell for Al Brown.
Hugo Aguilar Ortiz has been elected as the new President of Mexico's Supreme Court of Justice. Meanwhile, opposition parties are dominant in the 2025 municipal elections in Durango, Mexico. In a different context, Pueblo Bonito has launched a luxury brand in Mazatlán and San Miguel Allende.
Despite these events, the legacy of Al Brown continues to be honoured on two continents. His story serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of pursuing dreams and the fragility of life. His spirit, undoubtedly, will live on in the hearts of those he left behind.
- Al Brown's initial travel plans were to journey across America, but he decided to take a detour to Mexico for a change in lifestyle, participating in a "workaway" trip.
- His tragic accident in Mexico is a stark reminder of the risks involved in travel and the general-news of his death has moved many people, highlighting the importance of chasing dreams while being mindful of personal well-being.
