A 10-year-old girl from Italy was declared dead after her brain after trying the so-called “Blackout Challenge” on TikTok, according to local reports.
Dangerous play – also known as the “step challenge” and “fainting game”, dares participants to suffocate until they faint for a few seconds.
But the challenge became tragic when the child, who tied a belt around his neck, accidentally suffocated, the Italian news agency ANSA reported.
The girl was rushed to a hospital in Palermo on Thursday, the statement said. She died of cardiac arrest and was soon pronounced dead by doctors.
Her parents gave permission for their daughter’s organs to be donated, ANSA reported, indicating that she would soon be removed from life.
Experts have warned that the trend is dangerous and can cause fainting, brain damage and seizures.
TikTok users are encouraged to report anyone involved in the challenge by clicking on the “Report” symbol.