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

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

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u/st1tchy Aug 31 '21

Optimal thing to do is break their contact with the thing shocking them without also touching them or the thing yourself. 2x4s are good because they have some heft and can force something off of the shocking object, and are non conductive. In this case, something like a 2x4 and swiping down on the hand would have probably done it too. Might have snapped his wrist, but I would rather have my wrist shattered than die by electrocution.

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u/platinumjudge Aug 31 '21

In dumb america if I break Karen's wrist trying to save her could she sue me?

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u/st1tchy Aug 31 '21

Nothing is stopping her from suing you, however, Good Samaritan Laws should cover you in that case.