Fisherman Electrocuted by Electric Eel: Viral Video and Survival Story

2023-12-28 04:49:00

▲The fisherman touched the electric eel with his hand and was instantly stunned. (Picture/reproduced from TikTok)

Reporter Li Zhenhui/Comprehensive Report

When a Brazilian fisherman and his friends were catching fish by the river, he grabbed an electric eel with his bare hands and was instantly electrocuted. He was immediately paralyzed and fell into the river. Fortunately, his friends rushed to rescue him and he did not die. , the video of the incident became a hit on the Internet and received more than 5 million views.

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The incident occurred on the 17th in the city of Campos Novos in southern Roraima state. When 58-year-old fisherman Jorge da Silva was fishing in the river with his friends, he grabbed the fish with his bare hands as usual. , as a result, about 3 seconds after catching the electric eel, the whole person suddenly became stiff and fell into the river.

As can be seen in the video that went viral on the Internet, Silva’s friend Jose Carvalho, a 33-year-old fisherman, caught an electric eel from the river. He carefully put the fish away to avoid being electrocuted. Unexpectedly, Silva But he didn’t care at all and just grabbed the fish with his hands.

After the video became popular, Silva said, “I like fishing very much and I often catch electric eels with my hands. I have never been knocked unconscious by electricity before. Although I was shocked, I was fine and everyone laughed happily.” He did not go to the hospital for treatment after the incident and continued fishing at the scene.

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