Family's Dog Electrocuted in Retention Pond >> I understand from the lake mgmt company that the culprit was a down-hole water-well pump that shorted somewhere along its powercord -
and a faulty GFI.
I've heard stories of fish-hooks
snagging and penetrating powercords that really got my attention.
IMO: splices can be accomplished with "reduced risk" when using the proper materials and techniques. However, if either aspect of the splice is compromised......