[Lazamataz]

With burns over 90% of their bodies, they are dead men.

Holy cats! Missed that on the first read. Man, what a horrible way to go. THE most painful possible way to die is burns.

[Poohbah]

Stupidity isn't a crime...but it frequently carries a capital sentence as its punishment, without appeal.

[NautiNurse]

Actually, 3º burns are essentially painless--the nerve endings are affected. 1º and 2º are painful.

Have seen fresh crispy critters alert, sitting up and chatting, until the dehydration and infection set in.