ElectrocutedStudents electrocuted in flood waters in Mexico in Setp. 2018

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[–]Oneda 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

Looks like it was caused by touching the wood. I guess first instinct for most people navigating a flood is to hold on to whatever sticks out, but there's probably a wire or electrical problem attached or near the wood that buzzed the kids.

[–]oozinator1 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Now that makes me curious.

If touching the pole causes electrocution, are they no longer being electrocuted when they break contact? And if so, does that mean the main effect of electrocution is being stunned/knocked out?

The last guy was exactly like the others, except he got help to "walk it off".

Maybe if this happened in drier conditions, all three would've regained consciousness and went on their way.

[–]Orc_ 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yes, the kid died from drowning, the shock disabled him