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'Covered in blood': Teen's warning after shattering legs for social media trend


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Tuesday, December 3rd 2024 at 11:04 GMT by Michael Jones   Print publication without navigation

  • Teenager Aiyden O'Donoghue ended up with shattered legs and cuts to his face after hanging off a train while taking part in a social media trend called 'buffer riding' last year.

The video report from MSN discusses a harrowing incident involving a teenager named Mason Dark, who suffered severe injuries while attempting a dangerous social media trend known as the "Kool-Aid Man Challenge." This challenge involves participants running through walls or fences, mimicking the Kool-Aid Man character from advertisements. Mason, from North Carolina, ended up with third-degree burns and broken bones after crashing through a fence that was electrified, leading to a fire. The video highlights the extreme risks associated with such viral challenges, emphasizing the need for caution and awareness about the potential life-altering consequences of seeking social media fame. It serves as a stark warning to other teenagers about the dangers of participating in these trends without considering the physical hazards involved.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-au/video/entertainment/covered-in-blood-teens-warning-after-shattering-legs-for-social-media-trend/vi-AA1vaBmb ]

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