Reuben Martin rescued Kenneth J. Kohr from electric shock, Santa Paula, California, November 7, 1976. While working from an aluminum ladder resting against an avocado tree, Kenneth, 16, received an electric shock when the aluminum pole he was using to harvest the fruit came into contact with a high voltage power line. Martin, 73. rancher, climbed the ladder to Kenneth, who was being held in position by the electrical charge with his gloves afire and flames on his clothing. Martin put his arms around Kenneth; and when the pole then came into contact with the ladder, Martin felt an electric shock before the circuit breaker shut off the power. Kenneth was hospitalized for extensive burns. Martin was treated for minor burns. 55774-6322
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