Paola ? Authorities have been called in to investigate the death of a 42-year-old Miami County man, who appears to have been electrocuted.

The Miami County Sheriff’s Department said the body of Danny Joe Miller was found at the bottom of a power pole in front of his home early Saturday.

An aluminum extension ladder was found leaning against the power pole. Miller was found lying at the base of the ladder.

The Kansas City Star reported that an autopsy will determine the cause of death.

Authorities don’t know how long Miller had been dead when he was found. His wife last saw him earlier Saturday when he returned from work.

Kansas City Power & Light was called to the scene and is also investigating.