Instant Karma - all 34.5 kV of it
Today's tweaker trying to steal copper comes to you from the Evansville, Ill
Courier Press:
Suspected Southern Illinois copper thief hospitalized
Authorities in southwestern Illinois say a suspected copper thief was severely burned when he allegedly cut into a power line at a utility substation.
Investigators identified the suspect only as a 30-year-old Alton man. Madison County authorities believe he was trying to steal copper from the Ameren substation Sunday in Alton when he tapped into a 30,000-volt power line.
People who heard his yells for help found him naked and screaming in pain. His clothes either burned off or were blown away.
Ameren says the incident reflects the dangers of copper theft around such electrical equipment. The utility notes the property was fenced and gated.
Heh -- sucks to be stupid. No amount of morphine can dull the pain he is feeling and it was all for a couple bucks...
Posted by DaveH at June 14, 2011 1:12 PM