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Electrocution

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On Tuesday September 3, 2002, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to a location near the Person County line in reference to an apparent electrocution.

Kimmel Hart Finley of 3032 Black Dog Run in Cedar Grove, was apparently electrocuted. In an attempt to restore power to his residence, Mr. Finley was trying to restore electrical service by jumping the wires. Investigators found Mr. Finley's truck backed up to the power pole and he had placed a ladder from the truck to the pole. [Photo below] He then placed tree climbing spikes in the pole in order to reach the transformer. There was evidence on the transformer that a electrical shortage of some type had occurred causing Mr. Finley to be shocked and fell some 28 feet to the ground. At this time, officers are awaiting the final autopsy reports and the family of the victim have been notified.

Submitted on 09/04/2002

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: Orange Co. Sheriff 9-4-02

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John said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Quite a shocking thing to happen! scores big time


Bert said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
That was stupid... Do it yourself lineman!


Pilchard said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
why do ppl have a strange urge to play with power lines?


Gregory said:
Maybe Toss: Too Common
Kids, don't try this at home.


Charles said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Stupid people and electricity. Sort of a shame we don't have the photo.


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