Man Seriously electrocuted, survives claimed attempt to steal electricity cable
February 28, 2025 – A man has reportedly survived a severe electric shock after attempting to steal a cable wire, leaving his body badly burned.
The shocking incident was revealed in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), where footage captured the aftermath of the botched theft. In the video, the man—who appeared to have been electrocuted—was seen with severe burns, while shocked residents gathered around in disbelief.
As the video spread, social media users flooded the comment section with mixed reactions. While some expressed sympathy for the man’s condition, others criticized the dangers and consequences of attempted theft.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the incident.
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.”
WATCH VIDEO:
😅 Electricity defends itself the dude was fried properly pic.twitter.com/7LyjfnSnYi
— Sigujana 🧃 (@Sigujana_ZA) February 28, 2025
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