Cdex, Inc. (fka CDEX)

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"But most people grasp the wire harder..which is why they get killed."

In many cases, the muscles in your hand contract from the voltage which doesn't allow you to let go. That's why professionals working around high voltage condition themselves to pull away forcefully and immediately when shocked.

If you see someone being electrocuted don't grab their arms or other part of their body in an attempt to yank them loose. You could be electrocuted too. Instead, try to knock their arm away from the voltage source to break their grip. Use your arm or other object as a club, don't grab with your hands.