[LAHT] A 15-year-old Chilean remains in critical condition after trying to take a selfie on a high-voltage transmission tower, police officials said Friday.Oh, man. Don'tcha just hate when that happens?
The accident occurred in the village of Tiltil, north of Santiago, where the teenager climbed up the tower, leaned an arm on a power line and was blasted with a strong electric shock.
"Hey, y'all! Watch what happens when I do this! Aaaaiiieee!"
The boy was taken with severe injuries to San Jose Hospital in Santiago, where his prognosis is uncertain according to medical authorities, who added that he has burns over 40 percent of his body.
Knew a guy once -- a lineman for a power company -- who lost both arms at the shoulders. If he'a been there I'll betcha he'd have suggested El Intellecto not do dat.
At the time of the accident, the teen was with five friends between ages 13-15.
Shouldn't have been drinking beer, then.