r/Whatcouldgowrong • u/ThenPsychology1012 • Jan 21 '25
To do a little dance…..
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r/Whatcouldgowrong • u/ThenPsychology1012 • Jan 21 '25
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u/Illest_CC 3d ago
From the news:
Flint, MI – A 22-year-old woman suffered permanent facial injuries after a dangerous social media stunt went terribly wrong. Tanesha Wocktaint was attempting a viral "chlorine bottle" experiment when adding too much pool chlorine to a Coke bottle caused an unexpected explosion.
According to witnesses, Wocktaint was filming outside her apartment complex when the chemical reaction triggered a sudden and violent blast. The force of the explosion sent chlorine-laced shrapnel flying, striking her directly in the face.
“She screamed and fell back, holding her face,” said a neighbor who witnessed the incident. “Her eyes were burning, and her skin was peeling immediately.”
Emergency responders arrived and rushed Wocktaint to the hospital, where doctors confirmed she had suffered severe chemical burns and permanent eye damage.
Authorities are warning against the growing trend of homemade “chlorine bombs” being shared on social media, emphasizing the risks of serious injuries or even death.
“This is not a harmless prank,” said Flint Fire Department spokesperson Marcus Ellison. “These reactions are unpredictable and can cause life-changing harm in seconds.”
Wocktaint’s family says she is in recovery but has a long road ahead. In a brief statement, her sister urged others not to attempt similar stunts.
“She didn’t think it would be that serious,” her sister said. “Now, she may never see the same way again.”