An online challenge has taken the life of a streamer from China because of excessive consumption of alcohol, which happened after the live stream he did earlier this June. This only shows the many dangers of doing challenges that have unprecedented effects on the lives of those who want to earn with their online personas and platforms.
The more grievous situation here is that this is not the first time that a streamer has died of alcohol poisoning when attempting to do a similar challenge online.
A Chinese Live Streamer Died After an Alcohol Challenge Gone Wrong
According to The Straits Times report, a Chinese live streamer known by his online persona "Zhong Yuan Huang Ge" or Brother Huang has tragically lost his life after attempting an alcohol challenge during a live broadcast.
The news of his death was confirmed by his grief-stricken wife, who shared the heartbreaking details with Chinese media agencies.
Huang's wife revealed that her husband had resorted to online streaming as a means to pay off substantial debts amounting to millions of yuan that he had accumulated before their marriage. Desperate to overcome his financial burden, Huang ventured into the live-streaming world, hoping to attract a large audience and generate the necessary income to alleviate his debts.
The details surrounding the fatal online alcohol challenge are yet to be fully disclosed. It is a distressing reminder of the dangers associated with online trends and challenges, which often lack proper consideration for personal safety and well-being.
This is the Second Alcohol-Related Challenge Death in China
This unfortunate incident marks the second death of a Chinese streamer related to alcohol consumption during a live stream. The previously reported death involved a streamer named Wang, who was a close friend of Huang. Disturbingly, Huang attended Wang's funeral but still proceeded to undertake the ill-advised challenge himself.
Alcohol Poisoning is Real
The NHK said that most alcohol poisoning cases are due to "binge drinking," or when someone tries to consume a massive amount of alcohol in one sitting. The poisoning or intoxication happens when one's body consumes more alcohol than the blood can filter out.
Heavy drinking has been a massive problem all over the world, and in the UK, it has been more apparent with the female gender.
A total of six Americans die daily because of alcohol, as regarded by the CDC, and it is a massive problem in the country as well.
The tragic loss of Brother Huang emphasizes the need for improved awareness regarding the potential consequences of engaging in high-risk activities, especially in the pursuit of online fame or financial gain. Online influencers and content creators should prioritize their safety and well-being, especially with the involvement of alcohol, which has far greater risks than imagined.
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