Blackout challenge: the TikTok challenge that may have caused the death of several children

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Social networks are full of viral challenges that are mostly harmless, but there are also other

that can cause health problems and even

One of these challenges, known as

, involves

.

This activity is not new and the first cases of drowning emerged in 2008, but the spread of videos on platforms such as

has increased the number of people who try to overcome the challenge.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention at least

.

Among the dead are two girls whose families have filed a

accusing the social network of having incited them to do the challenge by constantly showing the challenge on

daughters'

.

Faced with the death of a minor, the TikTok spokeswoman has assured that

and that it has not become viral there.

"We remain vigilant in our commitment to user safety and would immediately remove related content if found," the representative said.

Although, TikTok has not responded to the demand it has received and has not commented on it.

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