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
Cases include electrocution, drowning, overdose, scurvy, sickle cell anemia, a nail in the chest, a fastball in the eye and gallstones, with all the personal drama one expects from a hospital show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 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
"Their electrocution sometimes leads to a massive explosion at the substation. Our AI that's deployed at substations, one of the things that they're detecting is animal intrusions including raccoons and squirrels."
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2024
Supreme Court, where it was argued that electrocution would constitute “cruel and unusual punishment.”
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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