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Man Electrocutes self

2003 Reader Submission
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A man working as a contract laborer in an orchard north of Bakersfield was found dead, electrocuted, dangling from overhead high power electrical lines. The man had used a cherry picker and a dead branch in attempt to connect an extension cord to overhead power lines. It appears that he was planning on spending the night in the orchard. Was he trying to plug in his coffee pot and alarm clock?

Submitted on 04/04/2002

Submitted by: Cathy
Reference: Bakersfield Californian 4/4/02

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Alex said:
Neutral: Too Common
There have been a plethora of overhead powerline stories recently


Charles said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Sure, electricity is electricity. Run your tea kettle off a 50KV overhead line. All the same, this one is pretty borderline.


R&B said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Certainly stupid, but more details are needed to evaluate it properly.


Silverhill said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Trying to get electricity while knowing so little about it can get you a DA instead.


Tracy said:
Definitely Toss: Not Amusing


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