Darren Harris survived a horrific accident in which 47% of his body was burned after trying to make ends meet through illegal scrapping. He now says he wants to serve as an inspiration for those struggling with mental health.
A scaffolder who was"dead for around two minutes" after being electrocuted and set on fire while collecting scrap metal from an abandoned steelworks is urging young people not to turn to crime in hard times.After losing his job during lockdown, the 29-year-old tried to raise money by stealing scrap metal.Waiting on reconstructive surgery, Mr Harris hopes his experience will inspire others.Warning: This article contains images and details of severe burns that some may find distressing.
In his younger years, Mr Harris broke the law at times. He explained he would steal scrap metal from old abandoned buildings - places that were getting ready for demolition. One night in November 2020, as he was collecting scraps from abandoned steelworks in Wolverhampton, Mr Harris's life would unknowingly change forever.
Mr Harris placed his hand on a live copper bar and was instantly catapulted across the room after being struck by an 11,000-volt shock. He said at the moment he made contact with the bar, he remembers the"highest temperature you can ever imagine running through my whole body".
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