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  1. Feb 14, 2026, 08:14 AM #1
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    Houseboat hits powerline - GIF

    Houseboat hits powerline.




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  3. Feb 14, 2026, 12:02 PM #2
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    I find it interesting that fibreglass has suddenly become conductive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mwmkravchenko View Post
    I find it interesting that fibreglass has suddenly become conductive.

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    Look closely at the clouds and the slight shimmer of the road surface. That could explain conductivity if the boat is also wet, especially when encountering high voltage lines.
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  9. Feb 15, 2026, 08:27 AM #5
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    It's like they were trying to get back to 1985.

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    It's like they were trying to get back to 1985.

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    Filming the cross under?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BuffaloJohn View Post
    Filming the cross under?
    Hahha, very possibly but more probably the filming was performed by the rear blocking guard escort.



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