Massachusetts teenager dies after 'taking part in viral spicy chip challenge' popular on TikTok
- A 14-year-old student in Worcester, Mass. died after participating in the viral "One Chip Challenge." It is unclear if the chip contributed to his death.
- The boy's family believes his death may be due to "complications" from the challenge, but no official cause has been confirmed. The challenge involves eating one of the spiciest tortilla chips in the world.
- The school and community are mourning the loss of the student, who was described as a rising star and a dedicated basketball player. The district is providing support for students and staff affected by the tragedy.
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Teen dies after participating in ‘One Chip Challenge’
WORCESTER, Mass. (WTVO) — A 14-year-old boy has died just hours after eating an infamously spicy tortilla chip as part of a viral social media challenge, according to NBC 10 Boston. Harris Wolobah, a high school sophomore from Massachusetts, attempted the "One Chip Challenge," a social media trend that dares consumers to eat a tortilla chip containing "two of the hottest peppers available currently available," at school on Friday. After consumin…
Teen dies after participating in One Chip Challenge, police say
This video from Paqui explains the One Chip Challenge. WORCESTER, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A school in Worcester, Massachusetts, is mourning the sudden death of one of its students. Police said Harris Wolobah, who was a 14-year-old 10th-grade student at Doherty Memorial High School, died on the same day that he participated in the viral social media trend known as the “One Chip Challenge.” That challenge, which the Paqui brand debuted in 2016, in…
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Teen dies after participating in 'One Chip Challenge,' police say
By Jamy Pombo Sesselman and Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story WORCESTER, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A school in Worcester, Massachusetts, is mourning the sudden death of one of its students. Police said Harris Wolobah, who was a 14-year-old 10th-grade student at Doherty Memorial High School, died on the same day that he participated in the viral social media trend known as the “One Chip Challenge.” That challenge, which the Paqui b…
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