US EditionNew Zealand teenager dies imitating a collision ‘sport’ trending on social media
- A 19-year-old man passed away on New Zealand's North Island after sustaining a severe head injury during an impromptu tackle game with friends over the weekend.
- The injury occurred while playing a rugby-inspired social media trend called the run-it-straight challenge, which involves full-contact collisions without protective gear.
- The trend, driven by social media, has led to organized events offering substantial cash rewards and raised expert warnings about the high risk of severe concussions.
- Police inspector Ross Grantham reported that the man was injured during an informal game and emphasized the serious dangers and risks of injury associated with such activities.
- The death highlights safety issues linked to this growing craze, and police continue inquiries for the coroner, while health experts condemn the trend for causing brain injuries.
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Teen Dies After Playing Tackle Game Made Famous by Social Media
Social media can be deadly. A 19-year-old New Zealand man died while playing a game inspired by a social media trend, the local police revealed in a press release. Inspector Ross Grantham said that the teen was playing a tackle game with friends when he suffered a serious head injury. His pals took him to the hospital, but he wound up dead the day after the incident. Per the press release, the late teen and his friends were playing a game “based…
With the Heads Against Each Other – Adolescent Dies After Viral Courage Test
A 19-year-old in New Zealand died from a severe head injury caused by the dangerous "run it straight" challenge. The test of courage, inspired by rugby, spreads through social networks among young people.
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