Russian poker player dies from electrocution in bathroom

CNN (the most trusted name in news) ^ | June 13, 2019 | Jack Guy

[McGruff]

A Russian online poker player has been found dead after she was electrocuted while drying her hair. The body of the 26-year-old was discovered in the bathroom of her flat in Moscow Tuesday, according to Russian state news agency TASS.

She was named by the news service as Lilya Novikova, a star in the world of online poker known to fans as Lia. "During the initial examination, traces of an electrical injury were found on the victim's body," a source told TASS.

"Relatives became agitated when the girl stopped responding to phone calls and asked her neighbor to check on her. She found the girl's body," a law enforcement source told TASS

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[McGruff]

LOL, that’s a keeper.

[Charles Martel]

Wow, what are the odds...

[Blennos]

I hope none of the friends or relatives of this unfortunate young woman ever sees this thread. I understand gallows humor, but maybe we could show a little sympathy. A 26 year old woman died alone.

[ClearCase_guy]

"Relatives became agitated when the girl stopped responding to phone calls and asked her neighbor to check on her. She found the girl's body," a law enforcement source told TASS

Took a while to find her? I guess she didn't have a full house.

[Zhang Fei]

I was reading in the bath tub once (is that weird) with a radio perched on the edge of the tub. It was plugged into the wall. When I realized what I was doing I froze. THIS IS HOW PEOPLE DIE!!!!

With GFCI's mandatory for bathrooms and kitchens in new builds, I think it's less of a risk today.

[Freedom4US]

Must have been a fairly long cord? Outlets are not ordinarily placed near bathtubs. Not a good idea in any case. What were you thinking?

[mjp]

A computer's newfound 'intuition' beats world poker champs

[Telepathic Intruder]

Oh, so that’s what they’re for. Some idiot probably died so that future idiots like me would have some protection from themselves.

[Telepathic Intruder]

"What were you thinking?"

The problem is that I clearly wasn't.

[Exit148]

Ditto.

[PAR35]

So you trust the illegal alien working for the contractor that pulled the wires for the construction?

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

The danger is touching the appliance (any appliance attached to the mains) while in the tub, or in contact with any plumbing fixture. It there is a fault, a short circuit to the appliance, current can be conducted through your body.

There should not be any danger if the appliance falls into the tub, unless you are a character on a made-for-television police procedural.

It’s kinda okay to use a cell phone.

You should always use GFI outlets in the bathroom, and kitchen, or anywhere near a faucet, though if the circuit breaker is a GFI breaker they shouldn’t be necessary.

[Freedom4US]

Well I’m not a mind reader. :)

[Zhang Fei]

[So you trust the illegal alien working for the contractor that pulled the wires for the construction?]

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I’m fairly certain that licensed electricians have to test all circuits. Given the criminal and civil liability issues, I doubt home builders skimp on this aspect. Hard to stay in biz if you’re uninsurable or in prison.

[golux]

Many people have a passion for gambling. Frankly, I’m just happy she found an outlet.

[golux]

With GFCI's mandatory for bathrooms and kitchens in new builds, I think it's less of a risk today.

Alas, If only she had known my Russian electrician buddy, I. Swizhitonanov.

[treetopsandroofs]

Less of a risk, didn’t say none. :-)

[PAR35]

They just bankrupt the old company and incorporate a new one.

[mabarker1]

As long as the GFIC Outlet is PROPERLY INSTALLED so it ACTUALLY works.