Snake Causes Power Outage for Thousands of Households in Japan

 Who said that animals aren’t capable enough to mess up our infrastructure, even by accident? You know what they say that ignorance is bliss sometimes, but today, we’re eager to remind you that human inventions are far from being infallible.


According to Japan Today News, a snake caught in the Tohoku Electric Power Station on Wednesday caused a power outage across 10,000 households in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. 


The power outage lasted for about an hour

Luckily, the Koriyama residents didn’t have too long to wait until the problem of the power outage was fixed. It lasted for just an hour, but the snake had to face a much more terrible outcome. The animal died after connecting with a live wire where he ended up as it was apparently looking to escape the heat a bit. The authorities found the charred remains of the poor snake.


The power outage occurred at about 2:10 in the afternoon, and it was certainly horrible for many people who were relying on air conditioners to deal with the intense heat. 


Even some local businesses were affected by the power outage, which was expected. It also didn’t come as a surprise that the power company was blamed for not protecting its facilities against snakes. 


Here are some of the comments that surfaced online after the event, as Japan Today News quotes:


Did you know that snakes smell by using their tongues?

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