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Young Boy Charged After ‘Dumping Boiling Water On Friend’ In Sleepover Prank

Young boy’s shocking sleepover prank explained.

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In Tifton, Georgia, a 12-year-old boy’s sleepover turned into a nightmare.

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Disturbing sleepover prank exposed.

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While he slept, three friends allegedly poured scalding water on his face.

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The boys, aged 12 to 15, claimed it was a prank gone wrong.

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The incident occurred at a neighbor’s apartment during a sleepover.

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The injured boy was transported to a burn center in Augusta.

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The victim suffered second-degree burns and required surgery.

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He underwent surgery and is now recovering at home.

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The recovery is expected to take 12 to 14 days.

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Similar sleepover pranks disclosed.

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This incident echoes a disturbing trend of pranks leading to serious harm.

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In 2017, an 11-year-old girl in New York suffered similar injuries.

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Her friends poured boiling water on her during a sleepover prank.

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She sustained second-degree burns to her face, neck, and chest.

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The so-called “Hot Water Challenge” has been linked to these incidents.

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Boiling water trend explained.

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This dangerous trend involves pouring boiling water on an unsuspecting person, similar to when another boy dumped water on a neighbor’s cat around the same time.

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It has led to severe injuries and even fatalities in some cases.

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Experts warn against the influence of viral challenges on impressionable youth.

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Parents are urged to discuss the dangers of such pranks with their children.

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Reaction to sleepover prank revealed.

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His mother, Tiffany West, expressed her shock and anger.

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“I was just mad, hurt, in shock,” she said.

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West expressed gratitude on Facebook, calling her son a “warrior.”

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The victim’s aunt, Nachelle Austile, noted her nephew’s emotional numbness.

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“He never thought something like this would happen to him,” she said.

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Aftermath of disturbing prank unveiled.

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The three boys involved were arrested but later released to their families.

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They are awaiting court hearings scheduled for next month.

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The family has been out of work due to the incident and mounting medical bills.

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Community support has poured in through donations and kind words.

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The boy will need counseling to rebuild trust in others.

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The Tifton community is rallying around the injured boy and his family.

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Local organizations are organizing fundraisers to assist with medical expenses.

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The incident has sparked a broader conversation about prank culture among teens.

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Authorities are investigating the incident to determine appropriate charges.

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The boys involved may face serious legal consequences for their actions.

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