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Copper Worth Dying For

An unnamed Oklahoma City man was electrocuted while attempting to steal copper from an energized light pole. Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) stated the victim came in contact with 480 volts AC while attempting to steal the bare copper ground wire.

According to OG&E, stealing copper is a quick and deadly way to make some extra money due to the price of copper.

Submitted on 10/02/2018

Submitted by: John Cady
Reference: June 23, 2018 https://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article213713744.html


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Candi said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Crooked crooks copping copper! It's been months since we saw one of these idiots. Thanks, John!


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Quite common but still something we haven't seen here in a while, and Darwin is still collecting the;m. Thanks, John!