A man has reportedly survived after being electrocuted during an alleged attempt to steal a cable wire.
This was revealed in a post currently making waves on the popular social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter.
In the viral post, the man was seen after his failed attempt to steal the cable wire, with his body severely burnt due to the electric shock.
The video captured the aftermath, showing his badly damaged body while shocked residents gathered around, expressing disbelief at the state he was in.
As the video circulated online, concerned individuals took to the comment section to share their reactions and opinions.
See some reactions below:
@GokuKnocks: “If he thinks that’s painful, he’s going to pass out when he takes his first bath or shower.”
@Sbusiso_Rza: “Eskom always warns this criminal about the effects of cable theft, there are always consequences for wrongdoings.”
@pshift846: “Always be cautious when it comes to electricity, especially high voltages. This guy clearly didn’t know what he was doing.”
@JakeThuggin: “Shey una Dey laugh am. This is sad bro.”
@h_sinner001: “Dear future transformer thieves, Electricity go whine you but no panic.”
@SagewaseSouthAh: “Fried him into a Para stripped him in the process.”
@JustUncleBae: “If he is looking like this on the outside, how do his organs look like inside.”
@moyo_mrb: “I wonder what he’s saying to himself after a mission failed.”
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