A man has reportedly survived a severe electrocution after allegedly attempting to steal a cable wire. The shocking incident was revealed in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), showing the man’s badly burnt body in the aftermath of the failed theft.
The video captured the dramatic scene, with stunned residents gathering around, visibly shaken by his condition. Despite the severity of his injuries, the man somehow managed to survive.
His charred body served as a grim warning of the dangers of tampering with high-voltage electricity. As the footage spread online, social media users weighed in with a mix of humor, caution, and disbelief:
- @GokuKnocks: “If he thinks that’s painful, wait till he takes his first bath.”
- @Sbusiso_Rza: “Eskom always warns against cable theft—this is the consequence.”
- @pshift846: “Always respect electricity, especially high voltages. He clearly didn’t know what he was doing.”
- @JakeThuggin: “Why are y’all laughing? This is actually sad.”
- @h_sinner001: “Dear future transformer thieves, electricity will humble you. Don’t panic.”
- @SagewaseSouthAh: “It literally fried him into a para😭😭.”
