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An electric current will run through the most easiest path trying to get to the ground. If the easiest path is a person, the current will run through the person and cause varying amounts of harm. If the easiest path is a simple cable running straight into the ground, the current will run through the cable.

Humans have a higher resistance than cables, so the easiest path is through the cable. Or perhaps another cable made of a material with even less resistance.

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