Viral video: Girl's rain dance cut short by near-miss thunderbolt, watch
A surge in young people using social media, especially platforms like Reels, to gain fame has led to dangerous trends. In Sitamarhi district, a girl narrowly escaped harm while dancing in the rain for a viral video, highlighting the risks associated with pursuing online popularity.
The surge in young people using social media platforms, particularly Reels, to create and share short videos has transformed what was once a casual hobby into a potential career path. Some content creators are now earning money from their posts. However, this quest for online fame has taken a dangerous turn, with an increasing number of incidents where individuals are risking their lives to capture the perfect reel.
The desire to go viral seems to overshadow the potential dangers, prompting many to perform risky stunts without regard for the severe injuries or fatalities that could result. Reports of people dying while filming reels are becoming alarmingly frequent.
This trend raises significant concerns about the pressure young social media users face to create sensational content and their apparent lack of safety awareness. A recent incident in Sitamarhi district exemplifies these risks. Despite heavy rains on Tuesday and Wednesday, young men and women continued making reels.
In one instance, a girl was seen dancing and enjoying the rain on the terrace of a house while her friend recorded her. Suddenly, a thunderbolt struck nearby. Luckily, the girl was not directly hit and escaped unharmed.
The video of this near-miss has since gone viral, underscoring the perilous consequences of such actions. This close call will likely remain etched in the girl's memory, perhaps making her reconsider making reels in dangerous conditions like rainstorms.