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"THE KISS OF LIFE"

In 1967, Rocco Morabito took this photo called ‘The Kiss of Life’ of utility worker J.D. Thompson giving mouth-to-mouth to co-worker Randall G. Champion.
Thompson and Champion were performing routine maintenance at the top of a utility pole when Champion brushed one of the high-voltage lines at the top. More than 4000 volts surged through Champion’s body (an electric chair uses 2000) and stopped his heart.

His safety harness stopped him from falling and Thompson quickly reached him and performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Unable to perform CPR given the circumstances, he continued the resuscitation until he felt a slight pulse, then descended with him on his shoulder.
Thompson and another worker performed CPR on the ground and were able to moderately revive Champion before paramedics arrived. He eventually made a full recovery.

Source:
https://esdnews.com.au/the-kiss-of-life/