In a shocking and tragic incident, 14-year-old Davi Nunes Moreira became the victim of a deadly internet challenge.
In an attempt to gain attention, he followed a dangerous trend and injected a concoction that contained crushed butterfly wings into his leg.
The results were horrific. What started as a seemingly harmless attempt for online notoriety quickly turned into a slow and agonizing death for the young boy.
A painful seven-day struggle
Deadly viral challenges have become a growing concern, as more people, especially teens, are risking their lives for online fame. From dangerous dares to harmful stunts, these trends can have tragic consequences.
