Boy who injected himself with a crushed butterfly mixed with water ‘for online challenge’ suffered horrific seven-day slow death, it is revealed – with the insect’s toxins feared to be the cause of death

A 14-year-old boy in Brazil died after a risky online challenge. Reports say he injected a crushed butterfly mixed with water.

What happened to Davi Nunes Moreira

First, Davi Nunes Moreira became sick soon after the injection. He started vomiting and struggled to walk. His father took him to a hospital in Vitória da Conquista for care.

Seven days in hospital and investigation

Next, doctors gave him specialized support for a week. However, he died last Thursday in Planalto, local media reported. Bahia Civil Police are still investigating and await expert reports and an autopsy.

Possible causes doctors are considering

Also, a hospital specialist said the cause could be an embolism, infection, or allergic reaction. An embolism is a blocked blood vessel from a clot. Investigators also consider toxins and septic shock, meaning infection triggers a dangerous body shutdown.

Conclusion

Finally, reports say Moreira first denied the injection and blamed an injury. Later, he admitted it, and his father found a syringe under his pillow. Police say the autopsy should help explain what caused his death.