Wendy says, "Added to the Archive."

Crispy Copper Cutter Critter

Submitted Twice

SOURCE ONE, and SOURCE TWO.

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — An autopsy shows that a man whose mummified remains were found in a Tucson, Arizona, manhole likely died of electrocution.

Tuesday's report from the Pima County medical examiner's office says the dead man was holding a pair of bolt cutters in an underground high-voltage utility vault, and there were cut copper wires near his remains.

The medical examiner says the man died between one and two years before his remains were found May 19.

Tucson Electric Power crews found the body when they opened the manhole to investigate a power fluctuation. The manhole was last opened in 2009.

An identification card for a 51-year-old man was found with the remains, but the medical examiner's office is awaiting DNA test results to verify the dead man's identity.

Submitted on 06/24/2014

Submitted by: gene
Reference: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/mummified-man-manhole-was-likely-electrocuted

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
I think this is the first of these stories involving a manhole cover. Talk about dedicated to his thievery. Thanks, Gene!

Candi said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Also one of the longest between zap and discovery. Thanks, Gene!

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