Jeremy Wade has to suit up in order to capture an electric eel. Touching this animal without protection could stop a person's heart in seconds.
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River Monsters: The Heart-Stopper Fish
Jeremy Wade has to suit up in order to capture an electric eel. Touching this animal without protection could stop a person's heart in seconds.
Added: Apr 22, 2011
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Runtime: 02:09
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