Lewisberry, Pennsylvania — Earlier this week, a shocking injury occurred at Roundtop Mountain Resort.
PennLive reports that a man had to be hospitalized after being electrocuted. It’s not specified how it happened, but the 37-year-old man touched live electric wires at the ski resort. It’s rumored that he said the following after being electrocuted:
“Don’t touch me, I’m a real live wire.”
The incident saw a broad response, which included the Pennsylvania State Police, the local fire department, EMS, and even a helicopter. He ended up being taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries to one of his hands. We’re glad to hear that he’s going to be ok.
About Roundtop Mountain Resort
Situated in Central Pennsylvania, Roundtop first opened back in 1964. The ski area features 22 trails, 9 lifts, and a vertical drop of 600 feet. During the summer, the ski resort features paintball and summer camps.
For decades after its inception, it was owned by Irvin Naylor, who also founded Snow Time. This company eventually included Whitetail Mountain Resort and Liberty Mountain Resort. In 2018, it was sold to Peak Resorts, which was subsequently acquired by Vail Resorts.
Image Credits: Roundtop Mountain Resort
