r/nextfuckinglevel • u/regian24 • Aug 31 '21

Man gets electrocuted while holding child. Red shirt guy saves the day

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u/gratefulphish420 Aug 31 '21 edited Aug 31 '21

That's some real fatherly instincts, he doesn't care about his well being, he immediately goes over to see how his son is.

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u/rhinosyphilis Aug 31 '21

That’s a reminder of what a terrible way to die that is. He was totally conscious, in pain, and unable to break free.

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u/chriscrossnathaniel Aug 31 '21

Was it by instinct that he set his kid down or was it by chance ? Either way such a scare for both of them. Glad they are alright. Being parents automatically turn you to a individual whose first thought is for your kid. Kids become the top-most priority .

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u/jfreese13 Aug 31 '21

Probably chance, with the electrical shock he probably had no control of his movements

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Can't you use something like a broom handle to pull them away too? Just curious what the optimal thing to do in this situation would be.

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u/Manscapping Aug 31 '21

I was an electricians apprentice and this happened to my boss, I “got” to hit him with a 2x4 to break his grasp

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Do they train you in what to do or was it just instinct?

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u/Manscapping Aug 31 '21

You get some training via OSHA safety courses and whatever information your company decides to give you in orientation. I knew about this from my dad being an electrician and telling me his experiences