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$5000 Kite Job! - A Dangerous and Costly Operation

2026-06-03 · 22:00 UTC ·Bobsdecline - Lineman blogger ·1 min read

Brief

Bobsdecline's 2026-06-03 video "$5000 Kite Job! - A Dangerous and Costly Operation" documents an expensive kite removal from powerlines and stresses safety: never fly kites near electrical lines, relinquish a runaway kite, and contact the utility. The incident highlights that only trained, authorized linemen should handle energized equipment; the creator also shares an affiliate link and Patreon for support.

Why it matters

$5,000 removal cost recorded in the video titled "$5000 Kite Job! - A Dangerous and Costly Operation" by Bobsdecline (published 2026-06-03).

Key details

  • Safety guidance: never fly a kite near powerlines; if a kite becomes entangled, let it go and call the power company—only properly trained and authorized linemen should touch energized equipment.
  • Channel notes: author is a lineman blogger (Bobsdecline) who includes an affiliate link to Linework Bucket Products and a Patreon; video is explicitly labeled NOT DIY.
Source evidence

This hazard was not cheap to remove!

Never fly a kite near Powerlines! If for some reason it gets away from you, don't panic. Let go of the kite and call the power to company to have it removed safely.

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** These videos are NOT DIY ** Only individuals that are both properly trained and authorized are allowed to touch this equipment. Electricity is VERY Dangerous.

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Channel: Bobsdecline - Lineman blogger
Published: 2026-06-03
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGpJov2dogc