Teen shocked while modifying charger at home, Owenton KY


A 13-year-old boy received an electrical shock after modifying and plugging in a charger at home. He was thrown across the room but remained alert and had no visible injuries. Emergency medical services were called to check him.
Audio|Source: Owen County Sheriff
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Transcript:
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Olin County EMS, please respond to 980 Old Monterey Road, Owenton, 980 Old Monterey Road for a 13-year-old mail that took a charger and put a battery to it, tried to plug it in, and it threw him across the room.
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He is alert and away with no visible burn marks.
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We just want him checked out.
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Owen County EMS, please respond to 980 Old Monterey Road, 980 Old Monterey Road for a 13-year-old mail.
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Took its charger and put a magnet on it, plugged it in.
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Caller said it did throw them across the room, but he is alert and awake.
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No visible burn marks.
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Timeout, 2136.
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Location mentioned:
Near Old Monterey Rd, Owenton, KY 40359
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