Georgia Boy Suffers Severe Burns After Sleepover Prank Goes Wrong

Three minors face charges after pouring boiling water on a sleeping 12-year-old, leaving him with second-degree burns and emotional trauma.

A 12-year-old boy from Tifton, Georgia, suffered second-degree burns after friends poured boiling water on him during a sleepover prank.
The boy was transported to a burn center in Augusta for surgery and is now recovering at home, with healing expected to take 12 to 14 days.
The three boys, aged 12-15, have been arrested, charged, and released to their families as they await court hearings next month.
The victim's family is struggling financially due to medical bills and both parents being unable to work while caring for their son during his recovery.
The boy is reportedly emotionally numb and will require counseling to process the incident and rebuild trust in others.