Boatjumping TikTok trends claim 4 lives in 6 months in Alabama
https://nypost.com/2023/07/08/boatjumping-tiktok-trends-claim-4-lives-in-6-months-in-alabama/
Dangerous TikTok trends claim 4 lives in 6 months in Alabama: officials
By Katherine Donlevy July 8, 2023 11:44pm Updated
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At least four people — including a father — have died in recent months for giving in to a new and deadly TikTok trend, Alabama authorities said.
The thrill-seekers jumped or flipped off the backs of speeding boats, only to break their necks on the wake and drown, according to Cpt. Jim Dennis of the Childersburg Rescue Squad.
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The high rate of speed of the boat combined with the still water make for a dangerous landing pad that feels similar to concrete.
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Seems like an important topic to discuss with all the young adults in your care. TikTok seems to be a font of bad ideas. Argh! Makes me sad to think of all the potential Darwin award winners. Argh! Argh!
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