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Boy shoots transmission line, causes power outage

OCALA, Fla. (AP) - A 12-year-old north Florida boy shot a high-powered rifle and hit a 69,000-volt transmission line, causing almost 6,000 customers in Lynne, Silver Springs Shores, Silver Springs and Ocklawaha to lose service for several hours.

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tlynn - 1/3/2013 2:29 PM

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Most 12 year olds I know would say anything if they thought it would keep them out of trouble.

Gunny48 - 1/3/2013 11:38 AM

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A 12 year old with a "high powered" rifle shooting at "tree limbs" ?! First of all I don't believe he wasn't shooting at the power lines, second why does he have access to a "high powered" rifle without an adult present,& last why does he not understand that bullets eventually come down? He needs to be disciplined/educated & the adults responsible for his access to the rifle also. Now is the time to correct this.