One could argue that that was what he was doing.
Much better if done with the proper gear.
You know lightning rod to a good earth.
He wouldn't of made a very good path to earth.
Like carbon aluminum is an exceptionally good conductor.
I don't see the difference in this situation.

Hope he is OK.

I know that the voices in my head aint real,
but they have some pretty good ideas.
There is no such thing as a quick fix and I've never had free lunch!