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Boy's Necklace Electrocutes, Sparks Fiery Ordeal
2 Dec
Summary
- An 8-year-old boy suffered severe burns from a necklace electrocution.
- The accident occurred when his chain caught between a phone charger and extension cord.
- Doctors stated the boy's quick action saved him from fatal electrocution.
An 8-year-old boy from Kansas narrowly escaped a fatal electrocution when his chain necklace sparked a terrifying incident. The accident occurred on November 20 as the boy slept, his necklace becoming trapped between a phone charger and an extension cord. This electrical short circuit resulted in severe burns across his body and ignited his shirt.
Doctors informed his mother that the boy's own quick thinking in pulling off the burning necklace was instrumental in saving his life, preventing a complete electrocution. The child described the moment as 'chaos' and expressed his fear of dying, highlighting the severity of the unexpected event.
The incident has led to a significant recovery period for the young survivor, including skin graft surgery. His mother has shared his story to warn other parents about the dangers of sleeping with electronics near beds, emphasizing that this preventable accident could happen to anyone.
