A 14-year-old boy in Brazil has died after reportedly injecting himself with a liquid made from butterfly remains, raising concerns about dangerous behaviour influenced by online content.
The teenager was taken to hospital after his health suddenly deteriorated. He began vomiting and showed signs of a serious infection. At first, he told his family he had hurt himself while playing.
As his condition worsened, the boy is said to have told doctors that he mixed a dead butterfly with water and injected the liquid into his leg. Despite medical treatment, he later died in hospital.
Police have opened an investigation to establish the exact cause of death. Authorities are awaiting full post-mortem results to confirm whether toxins, infection, or another reaction caused his body to shut down. Investigators are also looking into whether the act was linked to an online challenge.
Medical experts warn that injecting unknown substances is extremely dangerous. Even small amounts of contaminated or toxic material can lead to severe infection, organ failure, or death.
The case has renewed concern about the influence of harmful online trends on young people. Parents and officials are urging greater awareness and supervision, warning that internet dares can carry serious and sometimes fatal risks.