Crime & Safety
Teen Dies After Learning How to 'Pass Out'
A 15-year-old Chula Vista boy suffered major injuries and died Tuesday after watching a video online that taught him how to intentionally pass out.
A teen died Tuesday as a result of injuries from learning how to "pass out," police said.
According to the Chula Vista Police Department, the boy and two of his friends were watching a video online that taught them how to intentionally pass out. After imitating the video, the boy passed out and fell face first into a glass tumbler. One of the chards of glass cut his neck.
Chula Vista police and firefighters responded to an emergency call around 7 p.m. Tuesday in the 1200 block of Old Janal Ranch Road near Otay Lakes Road. He was taken to Children's Hospital but later died as a result of the injuries.
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There is no indication that drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident.
"While videos depicting this type of activity are available from various internet sources, all present the risk of serious injury or death if attempted," stated authorities in a press release. "Parents are encouraged to discuss these risks with their children."
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