I am wondering if someone with a medical background could answer this. I just heard a story about someone who was shocked by an 8000 volt power line while putting up an antenna in a light drizzle. He claims he was bleeding from his eyes, ears and nose and from capillaries in his chest. He also says his shoes were blown off his feet.
I am skeptical about his story though and wanted to see if this guy is lying or if all that really can happen.
2007-09-22 12:58:48 · 4 answers · asked by Jason 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Was this guy some kind of moron or CBer. Yes it can happen he's lucky he's still alive!
2007-09-22 13:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by Flat_out_Bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a common occurrence. First, the burn from the electrocution could be severe enough to break the skin, and we all know that if your skin breaks, you bleed. Bleeding from the eyes, ears, and nose is also quite possible . Imagine the blood vesicles that burst when you are put through that kind of trauma! Liquid seeks the path of least resistance, therefore any opening that is already there is where it would escape the body, especially if he was struck in the head.
Shoes are always blown off bodies during trauma. You often lose consciousness and therefore control of your muscles. When you are hit by a car or struck by lightning, you get knocked out and go limp.
It could happen.
2007-09-22 20:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by cara_007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes to alla that. A person can even catch fire from electrocution.
2007-09-22 20:06:29 · answer #3 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i know someone who's heels blew off.
2007-09-22 20:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by hamylett 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋