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Oakland Fans Literally Get Shocked Before Raiders Kick Game-Winning Field Goal

Found September 24, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Sebastian Janikowski
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders
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Before Sebastian Janikowski even lined up for his game-winning 43-yard field goal at the end of Oakland's victory on Sunday, two Raiders fans were already in shock -- literally. While tailgating outside of the Oakland Colliseum before Sunday afternoon's game against the Steelers, two fans had to be rushed to the hospital after attempting to raise a 20-foot flag pole into a high-voltage power line, according to the Coastal Times. The fans had non-life-threatening injuries and were reportedly being treated for electrical burns at the hospital. The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, when fans were gearing up for an...
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