electrocution
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At four years old, she was killed by electrocution, an all too common cause of death for large birds of prey.
From Science Daily • Dec. 11, 2025
According to a 2014 analysis of bird deaths across the U.S., electrocution on power lines is a significant cause of bird mortality.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025
A lot of work has also been done to adapt thousands of kilometres of power cables to reduce the risk of electrocution.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025
An ambulance took the person to a trauma hospital for evaluation since injuries from an electrocution aren’t always immediately visible.
From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024
The first execution by electrocution had actually taken place eleven months earlier, at Auburn.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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