A teenager has survived after climbing a power pylon in Christchurch this evening, with witnesses reporting he were shocked several times during the incident.
Police told chrislynchmedia.com they were called to Ashtead Lane in Sockburn around 7:40 pm.
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St John Ambulance received the initial call from a member of the public.
Emergency services quickly responded, and a significant police presence surrounded the scene.
A witness at the scene said the teenager, who had recently turned 16, appeared to have sustained burns, but the extent of his injuries were not immediately available.
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He was still alive, but mumbling, the witnessed said.
He was eventually helped down by Fire and Emergency staff.
