Mom has a warning for other parents after playground craze leaves her 11-year-old son “looking like an alien”
Curiosity is a natural part of childhood, as youngsters are always eager to explore and experience new things. While this sense of adventure is a healthy part of growing up, it is crucial for parents to vigilantly supervise their kids and arm them with knowledge to make wise choices, especially when not under direct parental watch.
A young boy of 11 years, Tyler Broome, suffered severe injuries after engaging in a risky challenge that’s been circulating on YouTube, known as “the roundabout of death.” His story is now being shared by his family as a stern warning to other parents to steer clear of such hazardous activities.
Tyler was drawn into the stunt trying to prove his bravery to his peers. This act of daring bravado resulted in him losing consciousness and sustaining potential damage to his brain and eyesight.
The type of injury Tyler experienced is comparable to those encountered by astronauts or fighter pilots exposed to intense G-forces.
This particular stunt involves participants sitting at the center of a playground merry-go-round which is then spun at high velocities using a motorcycle’s rear wheel.
Dawn, Tyler’s mother, narrated the events leading to her son’s harrowing experience at the hands of older children who encouraged them to join the perilous game.
Relating to The Independent, she stated, “My son is unrecognizable – he could nearly have suffered a stroke. Tyler was merely sitting on the merry-go-round when an older teen, approximately 17 years old and unknown to Tyler, revved it up to a dangerous speed with his bike. After the ordeal, that group just disappeared – it’s outright bullying.”
Medical professionals were astounded by Tyler’s condition upon his arrival at the hospital. Confronted by his rare case, they consulted with other medical facilities to devise an approach for his treatment.
“His injuries were so severe, his appearance was distorted, resembling the ‘Elephant Man’. The medical staff had never seen anything like it and are planning to document the case. His head was massively swollen, his blood vessels had popped, his eyes were swollen and almost unworldly. He’s currently dealing with blurry vision. You can cope with a fractured arm, but this situation? He can’t recall any of it, not a single detail,” shared Dawn.
We send our heartfelt wishes for Tyler’s full recovery and hope he steers clear of any dangerous stunts in the future. Please circulate this story to alert other parents about the grave risks associated with this and other perilous challenges.
