What is the #boatjumpingchallenge, the TikTok challenge suspected of killing four people

Authorities in Alabama, US warned of a challenge that went viral in Tick ​​tockcalled #boatjumpingchallenge, which consists of jumping from moving boats. According to Captain Jim Dennis, of the Childersburg Rescue Squad, to NBC News, four youths in the past six months have replicated the action.

“The four literally broke their necks and, you know, it was pretty much an instant kill,” Dennis said.

“Thrill Seekers,” as they’re also known, have been a problem for first responders for the past couple of years, and the incidents escalated earlier this year.

Dennis explained that the sea can “look like a concrete airstrip, but it’s dangerous”, leading to serious accidents.

“The high speed of the boat combines with the still water, creating a dangerous concrete area. If a person jumps off a moving boat and does not protect their neck and head, they could be permanently paralysed, if not killed instantly.” warned the WBMA rep.

The danger of reproducing the challenge was reinforced by Gail Kulp, executive director of the Sea Tow Foundation, in an interview with the program Show Today.

“You could end up with broken bones, a broken neck, or you could end up colliding with your boat’s propeller, or another boat could run you over and that would cause a lot of damage and even death,” he said.

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Le « boat jumping », this TikTok challenge mortel qui inquiète aux États-Unis

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In a statement sent to NBC News, TikTok said it has added warnings to some of its videos warning that “engaging in this activity could cause injury to you or others.” However, he highlighted that “it is not possible to characterize or signal this action as a challenge by TikTok”, and added that the company “cannot comment on anything that is not a trend on the platform”.

Source: Terra