electrocution
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At four years old, she was killed by electrocution, an all too common cause of death for large birds of prey.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 11, 2025
According to a 2014 analysis of bird deaths across the U.S., electrocution on power lines is a significant cause of bird mortality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2025
As usual, she was sharp, disciplined, and able to speak about policy issues instead of ranting about Hannibal Lecter or electrocution sharks.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2024
Mr Knight told Radio Wiltshire the early part of Jason's treatment had been especially difficult as the electrocution had continued to "kill the body" even after the initial shock.
From BBC ● May 31, 2024
The first execution by electrocution had actually taken place eleven months earlier, at Auburn.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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