13-Year-Old Boy Missing After Jumping into East River, Family Suspects Social Media Dare Involved

Search Continues for Kavion Brown Amidst Harsh Weather Conditions; Family Believes Unseen Instagram Dare May Have Prompted Incident

Kavion Brown, a 13-year-old boy, went missing after jumping into the East River in New York City. Authorities suspect he may have been involved in an unseen Instagram dare, but no evidence confirming this has yet been found.
Kavion, known to be a lover of basketball, dance, and art, was reported missing after he went to East River Park, supposedly to watch a soccer game with his basketball team and their coach.
According to reports, Kavion said 'Look what I can do' to his friends before jumping into the river, after which he was swept away by a strong current. Searches by the NYPD, including air teams and scuba divers, have been conducted but have been hindered by poor weather conditions.
Kavion's family, including his mother and great-aunt, are seeking answers as to what led to this incident. They believe Kavion's schoolmates and social media activity should be investigated in order to find out who was with him when the incident occurred and whether he was dared to jump into the river.
The family has warned other parents about the potential dangers of peer pressure on social media and the consequences of online dares, urging them to have conversations with their children to prevent similar incidents.