QuickCheck: Did a 2m-long snake cause power outages in Sibu?


The carcass of the 2m-long snake that caused power outages in the Oya, Salim and Deshon areas in Sibu on Apeil 7. - Photo courtesy of Sarawak Energy Bhd

WHILE many of us are aware of electricity interruptions or blackouts caused by short circuits or overloading, there can be other causes including animal intrusion, especially when power transmission lines run through areas such as forests, farms, and plantations.

Recently, it was claimed that a snake was the reason behind blackouts in several areas in Sibu. Is this true?

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