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Paraguay: 19-Year-Old Risks Life in Truck Challenge – “Just Making a Video”

Published January 17, 2026, 14:09
Paraguay: 19-Year-Old Risks Life in Truck Challenge – “Just Making a Video”

A 19-year-old in Paraguay risked his life in a dangerous challenge posted on social media. The young man intentionally stepped in front of a speeding truck to record the incident. Fortunately, he managed to avoid the truck at the last moment, but the video sparked outrage and led to his arrest. He claims he was simply making a video to raise money for a trip, while police are investigating the incident and searching for accomplices. Authorities are warning about the serious consequences of such actions, emphasizing that they could have had tragic results.