Teenager died while attempting viral 'one chip challenge' on TikTok

Massachusetts: A 14-year-old student lost his life while attempting the viral "One Chip Challenge" on TikTok.

The tragedy unfolded at a high school in Massachusetts, USA, where the student succumbed to the challenge on Friday.

The "One Chip Challenge" has gained significant traction on TikTok recently, involving participants consuming the extremely spicy "Pakqui" brand chips.

The challenge issued by the company encourages people to eat their signature chip, known for its intense spiciness, and then try to relieve the burning sensation by refraining from consuming any other food or drink.

The purpose of this challenge is merely to test one's tolerance to spice, with no indication that it could become a life-threatening endeavor.

The student, identified as Harris, aged 14, was dared by friends at school to take on the challenge, which he accepted.

After consuming the fiery chips, he began to experience severe abdominal pain.

Concerned for her son's well-being, Harris's mother received a call from the school when his condition worsened.

She promptly brought him home from school. Shortly thereafter, Harris began to feel better.

However, his mother revealed that he had been planning to go outside to play basketball but was taken to a nearby hospital when his health deteriorated once again. Sadly, Harris passed away at the hospital.