Social Media Stunt Gone Wrong: Boy Burns Brother with Boiling Water

Social Media Stunt Gone Wrong: Boy Burns Brother with Boiling Water

In a shocking incident in Lancaster Township, Pennsylvania, a 12-year-old boy severely burned his 9-year-old brother as part of a dangerous social media stunt.

The "Hot Water Challenge"

The older brother, attempting the infamous "Hot Water Challenge," boiled water and poured it on his sleeping sibling on July 29. The victim suffered severe burns to his neck and chest and was rushed to Lehigh Burn Centre in Allentown for treatment.

Legal Repercussions and Parental Responsibility

The 12-year-old has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and recklessly endangering his brother. Authorities are urging parents to monitor their children's online activities to prevent future tragedies.

A Recurring and Dangerous Trend

This incident echoes a similar event in Indianapolis in 2018, where a teen suffered second-degree burns after a friend poured hot water on him. In a tragic 2017 incident, an 8-year-old girl died after drinking boiling water on a dare, highlighting the extreme dangers of online challenges.