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Zelda Zapped By Light Post

Timothy J. Carroll, www.jerseycityreporter.com, February 8, 2009

Scottish Terrier was shocked while walking by an electrified lamppost in Hoboken, New Jersey.  Read the Full Story.

Dozens Of Birds Die On Utility Line

www.newsday.com, November 23, 2008

A Woman from Garfield, NJ has found dozens of dead birds that were electrocuted by an overhead wire on River Drive and asked Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) to check the lines.  Read what PSE&G believes caused the problem.

Pinscher Shocked By Lamppost

Anonymous, November 5, 2008

A small Pinscher was shocked by a lamppost, which was missing its cover and had wires exposed.  The Owners tended to their dog, discovered a burn mark on its leg and ended up rushing it to the Animal Hospital as it became lethargic.  Read the Full Account.

Live Wires Burn

By Lysa Chen, NJ.com, August 1, 2008

A 6 year old boy was electrocuted while playing at Audubon Park in Jersey City.  Read the Full Story.

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