The 1967 Kiss of Life: A Remarkable Rescue on a Power Pole

This iconic photograph captures a dramatic rescue from 1967 known as the 'Kiss of Life.' After utility worker Randall Champion was knocked unconscious by a high-voltage line, he was left hanging upside down from a power pole. His colleague, J.D. Thompson, quickly climbed up to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation while still suspended in the air. Thompson continued to breathe for Champion until his pulse returned, successfully saving his life. The heroic act allowed Champion to live for another 35 years. The image remains a powerful testament to workplace bravery and the quick thinking required in life-threatening situations.