Snake Knocks Out Country's Power

[Lou_C]

Snake Knocks Out Country’s Power

Snake Got Zapped And Caused Short Circuit

May 19, 2004 8:56 pm US/Eastern
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) A boa constrictor triggered a 15-minute nationwide blackout when it slithered into a generator at a major hydroelectric plant, officials said Wednesday.

The boa was electrocuted Tuesday after entering El Cajon, a plant that supplies 60 percent of Honduras' electricity.

"The snake was responsible for leaving the country in darkness," said Rosario Castillo, president of the National Electric Energy Company.

"The reptile got itself into the area that supplies two enormous generation units. It was electrocuted, causing a short-circuit that shut off the emergency system," Castillo said.

Power outages are common in Honduras. A failure at the same hydroelectric dam left the entire nation without power for three hours in September.

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:scared: I wouldn't have wanted to be the guy that found the snake.

[BlueJazz]

1. Maybe the Snake just wanted to be an Electric eel.

One of his Buddies was quoted as saying "Watt the hell were you thinking?"

[Lou_C]

2. Good one!

LOL

[WillParkinson]

3. OHMy goodness...

That reply certainly was a shocker. Though it does seem to have gotten some people charged up!

[Robb]

4. I knew this guy wasn't to be trusted

...the first time I lay eyes on him. :P