A South Carolina boy who just started the sixth grade has died while playing the “choking game,” a tragic fad responsible for the deaths of other youngsters over the years, according to reports. Eleven-year-old Garrett Pope Jr. of Indian Land, was found dead in his bedroom Wednesday after playing the game, which causes children to pass out and wake up with a euphoric rush. Garrett Pope Sr. urged other parents to do whatever they can do to prevent a similar tragedy. Stacy Pope told the Rocky Hill Herald her son was “the best.” She told the paper a summer football coach told her about the game. You educate them on what it is, it’s not a game and it can kill you.”The local coroner said Garrett’s death was due to accidental asphyxiation, the paper reported.

Source: Fox News September 04, 2016 18:53 UTC