There are, however, people who have survived much higher voltages, but
many have taken lasting damage in the process.

Even the Americans can't electocute instantly, with 100% certainty, people
who have been sentanced to death by electric chair. That can be a slow,
painful death, requiring several attempts, before the subject dies.


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Cheers

Roger T.
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