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| Topic | Another boy dies after trying the TikTok blackout challenge |
| Lebronwon 06/17/21 6:02:15 PM #1: | https://www.wfla.com/news/another-boy-dies-after-trying-tiktok-blackout-challenge/ A grieving Massachusetts family is trying to bring awareness to the dangers of a social media challenge that caused the death of their eighth-grader this week. Amherst Regional Middle School student Nate Squires was found unresponsive at home Monday after attempting the blackout challenge, his family said on a GoFundMe page. The social media challenge, which has gained popularity on TikTok, encourages children to choke themselves until they lose consciousness. Samantha Thomas, a sister-in-law, said the entire family feels like the rug has been ripped out from under us. All over the world families are losing children to this. We ask that if you cannot donate, please reach out to a child in your life and talk to them about the Blackout Challenge, said Thomas, who organized the GoFundMe. The blackout challenge has been around for years, daring participants to endure choking to the point of passing out in order to gain a sense of euphoria. In April, a 12-year-old Colorado boy died after participating in the challenge. The dangerous challenge, which has gained popularity on TikTok, also goes by the names pass-out challenge, the game of choking, or speed dreaming. --- Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7 ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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