Another TikTok trend, called the Blackout Challenge, has claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl who attempted the “choking challenge,” which has been a rage of late on the short video-sharing application.
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Milagros Soto, who belonged to Argentina, was found hanging in her home. Her aunt, Laura Luque, informed Jam Press about the tragedy and said that the incident occurred on January 13, 2023. She said:
“We are inconsolable because we gave her so much love.”
The blackout challenge has been around since 2008 and has claimed many lives. However, the trend made its way back on TikTok again in 2021 and has been in the spotlight ever since.
The reason why the trend is considered to be so dangerous is that it encourages people to restrict their breath until they become unconscious. This can cause the oxygen levels to dip in the brain, leading to seizures and injuries, and might also lead to death.
“I believe someone encouraged her to do it”: Victim’s aunt Laura revealed more details about her niece dying due to the blackout challenge
TikTok has been home to many trends and challenges, and people actively get involved in these challenges either out of curiosity or for the fame it brings. However, many people have died in recent years due to the blackout challenge.
12-year-old Milagros Soto’s aunt said that she feels that her peers on the internet encouraged her to engage in the trend. She said:
“I believe someone encouraged her to do it. She suffered a lot with bullying.”