The Viral "One Chip Challenge" Is the Latest Deadly Trend to Take over Tiktok

The Viral "One Chip Challenge" Is the Latest Deadly Trend to Take over Tiktok

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On Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, first responders found 14 year old Harris Wolobah unresponsive and not breathing at a home in Worcester, Mass. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

A GoFundMe account has been set up for Harris's family, who said the boy died "unexpectedly" from "what we suspect to be complications due to the 'one chip challenge.'" The post noted that an autopsy was pending.

His family added that the teen would be laid to rest in the coming weeks.

"The pain our family is experiencing is unimaginable," the GoFundMe message states. "Harris was a light that lit up the room with his presence and subtle charm. He was an intelligent, quirky, and incredibly talented young man who loved video games and playing basketball!"

Harris's school district confirmed his death in a statement on its website: "It is with a heavy heart I share that we lost a rising star, Harris Wolobah, who was a sophomore scholar at Doherty Memorial High School," Superintendent Rachel Monárrez said. "My heart goes out to all who knew and loved him."

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