electrocution
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Still, threats remain: Rat poison, electrocution on power lines, lead poisoning, West Nile virus and avian flu top the list.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
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
An ambulance took the person to a trauma hospital for evaluation since injuries from an electrocution aren’t always immediately visible.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 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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