Published 13:35 24 May 2023 GMT+1

Mum issues urgent warning about deadly Blue Whale challenge after son almost died

A mum has spoken out after her son allegedly got involved in a social media challenge which left him in critical condition

Poppy Bilderbeck

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Topics: TikTok, Social media, Parenting, Health, Mental Health

Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck is a Senior Journalist at LADbible Group. She graduated from The University of Manchester in 2021 with a First in English Literature and Drama, where alongside her studies she was Editor-in-Chief of The Tab Manchester. Poppy is most comfortable when chatting about all things mental health, is proving a drama degree is far from useless by watching and reviewing as many TV shows and films as possible and is such a crisp fanatic the office has been forced to release them in batches.

Mum issues urgent warning about deadly Blue Whale challenge after son almost died

A mum has spoken out after her son allegedly got involved in a social media challenge which left him in critical condition

Mum issues urgent warning about deadly Blue Whale challenge after son almost died

A mum has spoken out after her son allegedly got involved in a social media challenge which left him in critical condition

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