Well, we've all done this before haven't we! According to locals, the best way is to use a super conducting metallic pole to dislodge the live electirical wires from branches extruding from the main stump. The reason for this being that it is believed you will have eternal luck if you manage to survive the initial electicution.
Jasmine took this photo while I was at the bank getting money and she was walking along one of the main roads from our hotel to meet me on the corner.