Midwest Energy

A lineman injured by an electrical shock Wednesday in south Hays has been released from Via Christi in Wichita.

“We expect he will have a full recovery,” Midwest Energy said in a statement Friday. “Thank you to everyone who offered thoughts, prayers and words of support. It is sincerely appreciated!”

The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. Wednesday when a four-man crew was working on a pad mount transformer in Countrywide Estates. The name of the lineman was not released by Midwest.