Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:06am on 20 Mar 2026,Friday International
A 9-year-old girl from Stephenville, Texas, tragically died after trying the lethal “blackout challenge” trending on social media, which involves restricting oxygen to the brain. JackLynn Blackwell was found unconscious with a cord around her neck on February 3, and despite her father’s resuscitation efforts, she could not be saved. Her parents are urging families to monitor children’s online activity and cautioning against viral internet challenges that appear harmless but can be deadly. They call for increased adult supervision and awareness about the risks posed by dangerous social media trends. (PC: NDTV)
