A Brazilian family is grappling with heartbreak following the death of 11-year-old Sarah Raissa Pereira de Castro, who is believed to have died after participating in a risky social media trend involving aerosol sprays.
Sarah was found unconscious on a couch at her family’s home near Brasília, with a mobile phone and a can of deodorant by her side. Her grandfather discovered her unresponsive, noticing alarming signs her lips and fingers had turned purple.
She was rushed to Ceilândia Regional Hospital, where doctors fought to save her life. Sadly, she passed away three days later.
Local investigators have opened a case into the incident and noted that the pillow where Sarah was lying had been soaked with aerosol residue. Authorities suspect she may have inhaled the chemical fumes as part of an online challenge that involves spraying deodorant for extended periods.
Her father, Cassio Maurilio, expressed outrage over the incident, blaming unfiltered and unsafe content circulating on social media platforms. “There are no safeguards in place to protect children from this kind of content. Why aren’t there filters on these apps that are full of young users?” he asked.
Meanwhile, Sarah’s grieving mother, Maria Fabiana, issued a powerful plea to fellow parents: “The last time I saw my daughter, she was healthy and ready for school. I never imagined that would be my final memory. I want parents to understand watch what your children are doing online. The internet took my daughter away from me.”
Police are analyzing Sarah’s phone to determine the source of the video she may have been watching at the time. If someone is found responsible for encouraging the trend, they could face charges of double-qualified homicide, which carries a sentence of up to 30 years in prison in Brazil.
The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of grief from Sarah’s school, which closed for a day in her memory. Teachers described her as warm, gentle, and full of promise. “She was the kind of student who left a mark on everyone’s heart,” said her teacher, Izabella Nogueira.
While authorities wait for the final autopsy results, the case has reignited conversations about the dangers children face online. Similar tragedies have occurred in the past, including the death of 14-year-old Giorgia Green in the UK in 2022, linked to excessive deodorant use.
Sarah was laid to rest on Monday, with a community still reeling from a preventable loss and a family left to mourn a bright young life cut short by a dangerous online trend.
Brazilian Family Mourns Young Girl’s Death Linked to Dangerous Online Challenge
A Brazilian family is grappling with heartbreak following the death of 11-year-old Sarah Raissa Pereira de Castro, who is believed to have died after participating in a risky social media trend involving aerosol sprays.
Sarah was found unconscious on a couch at her family’s home near Brasília, with a mobile phone and a can of deodorant by her side. Her grandfather discovered her unresponsive, noticing alarming signs her lips and fingers had turned purple. She was rushed to Ceilândia Regional Hospital, where doctors fought to save her life. Sadly, she passed away three days later.
Local investigators have opened a case into the incident and noted that the pillow where Sarah was lying had been soaked with aerosol residue. Authorities suspect she may have inhaled the chemical fumes as part of an online challenge that involves spraying deodorant for extended periods.
Her father, Cassio Maurilio, expressed outrage over the incident, blaming unfiltered and unsafe content circulating on social media platforms. “There are no safeguards in place to protect children from this kind of content. Why aren’t there filters on these apps that are full of young users?” he asked.
Meanwhile, Sarah’s grieving mother, Maria Fabiana, issued a powerful plea to fellow parents: “The last time I saw my daughter, she was healthy and ready for school. I never imagined that would be my final memory. I want parents to understand watch what your children are doing online. The internet took my daughter away from me.”
Police are analyzing Sarah’s phone to determine the source of the video she may have been watching at the time. If someone is found responsible for encouraging the trend, they could face charges of double-qualified homicide, which carries a sentence of up to 30 years in prison in Brazil.
The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of grief from Sarah’s school, which closed for a day in her memory. Teachers described her as warm, gentle, and full of promise. “She was the kind of student who left a mark on everyone’s heart,” said her teacher, Izabella Nogueira.
While authorities wait for the final autopsy results, the case has reignited conversations about the dangers children face online. Similar tragedies have occurred in the past, including the death of 14-year-old Giorgia Green in the UK in 2022, linked to excessive deodorant use.
Sarah was laid to rest on Monday, with a community still reeling from a preventable loss and a family left to mourn a bright young life cut short by a dangerous online trend.
A Brazilian family is grappling with heartbreak following the death of 11-year-old Sarah Raissa Pereira de Castro, who is believed to have died after participating in a risky social media trend involving aerosol sprays.
Sarah was found unconscious on a couch at her family’s home near Brasília, with a mobile phone and a can of deodorant by her side. Her grandfather discovered her unresponsive, noticing alarming signs her lips and fingers had turned purple. She was rushed to Ceilândia Regional Hospital, where doctors fought to save her life. Sadly, she passed away three days later.
Local investigators have opened a case into the incident and noted that the pillow where Sarah was lying had been soaked with aerosol residue. Authorities suspect she may have inhaled the chemical fumes as part of an online challenge that involves spraying deodorant for extended periods.
Her father, Cassio Maurilio, expressed outrage over the incident, blaming unfiltered and unsafe content circulating on social media platforms. “There are no safeguards in place to protect children from this kind of content. Why aren’t there filters on these apps that are full of young users?” he asked.
Meanwhile, Sarah’s grieving mother, Maria Fabiana, issued a powerful plea to fellow parents: “The last time I saw my daughter, she was healthy and ready for school. I never imagined that would be my final memory. I want parents to understand watch what your children are doing online. The internet took my daughter away from me.”
Police are analyzing Sarah’s phone to determine the source of the video she may have been watching at the time. If someone is found responsible for encouraging the trend, they could face charges of double-qualified homicide, which carries a sentence of up to 30 years in prison in Brazil.
The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of grief from Sarah’s school, which closed for a day in her memory. Teachers described her as warm, gentle, and full of promise. “She was the kind of student who left a mark on everyone’s heart,” said her teacher, Izabella Nogueira.
While authorities wait for the final autopsy results, the case has reignited conversations about the dangers children face online. Similar tragedies have occurred in the past, including the death of 14-year-old Giorgia Green in the UK in 2022, linked to excessive deodorant use.
Sarah was laid to rest on Monday, with a community still reeling from a preventable loss and a family left to mourn a bright young life cut short by a dangerous online trend.
