A tower technician described as healthy and a mixed martial arts enthusiast died suddenly while working on a tower modernization project.

Shane Magee, 28, died while performing a routine installation in Pennsylvania, earlier this week, as reported by Wireless Estimator.

The publication reported that Magee, along with a coworker, had climbed a 450-foot American Tower-owned guyed tower in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania.

The duo, working for Wireless Services Inc., were working on a Verizon antenna modification project.

Magee's coworker looked down to find Magee slumped over in his harness attached to the structure’s safety climb after Magee did not respond to his colleague's call for some assistance.

Following this, a response effort was launched by telco contractor Wireless Services Inc., who notified the local emergency services for assistance.

Once lowered to the ground, CPR was performed on Magee, but proved unsuccessful.

State police, the Jefferson County coroner, and OSHA were notified, and police and the coroner immediately responded to the site.

A spokesperson for Wireless Services said Magee’s death was not a result of an accident. His cause of death is not yet known.

Magee regularly climbed telecom towers and was described as physically fit from frequently exercising and training as a competitive mixed martial arts fighter.

DCD's sympathies go out to Shane Magee's family, friends, and colleagues.