Dangerous 'Superman Challenge' Leaves Dozens Injured Worldwide

The viral social media trend, involving participants being hurled into the air, has caused serious injuries among children and teens despite platform efforts to block content.

• The 'Superman Challenge,' popularized on TikTok, involves participants being launched into the air in a superhero pose, often resulting in injuries when falls go wrong.
• At least 20 children in Romania, 19 in Israel, and over 20 in Bosnia and Herzegovina have been injured, with reports of broken bones and severe head trauma requiring hospitalization.
• TikTok has blocked searches for the challenge and removed related content, but videos remain widely available on platforms like YouTube and Instagram, garnering millions of views.
• Schools and authorities in multiple countries, including the U.K. and Montenegro, have issued warnings to parents about the risks, urging them to discuss the dangers with their children.
• Doctors and experts caution that attempting viral challenges without proper training or precautions can lead to life-threatening injuries, highlighting the misleading nature of such trends on social media.

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