In Australia, tragedy struck when 13-year-old Esra Haynes lost her life after participating in a risky viral craze called chroming. Esra, a bright and active young athlete who loved BMX biking and was a co-captain of her netball team, went to a friend’s sleepover where she inhaled aerosol deodorant to get high, a practice known for its severe health dangers.
Soon after, Esra suffered cardiac arrest, leading to irreversible brain damage. Paramedics arrived to try saving her, but despite efforts and her strong heart and lungs, her condition failed to improve. After eight days on life support, her devastated parents made the unimaginable decision to turn off the machines.
Esra’s family is now raising awareness about the deadly trend, highlighting how easily teens are influenced by social media and peer pressure to try chroming, which involves inhaling toxic chemicals from everyday products. They urge parents and communities to educate children early about the severe risks, which include seizures, heart failure, and death.
The loss of Esra has shattered her family and community, serving as a tragic reminder of the urgent need for open conversations and preventive education about such dangerous behaviors.
