"Fatal Consequences: The Deadly Trend of Train Surfing Among San Francisco Teens"
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A 15-year-old daredevil in San Francisco, known for posting dangerous stunts on Instagram, died while 'surfing' atop a BART train, becoming the second teenager to be killed in this manner in just two weeks. His social media account showed him atop various bridges, skyscrapers, and trains, and his mother believes that social media comments may have encouraged his life-risking behavior. The dangerous trend of 'surfing' trains has prompted authorities to discourage such acts and urge media platforms to stop amplifying the content fueling them.
- San Francisco daredevil, 15, who wrote 'I act like I have nine lives' on Instagram DIES while 'surfing' atop B Daily Mail
- 'Surfing' BART trains: Moms beg kids to stop after sons' deaths The San Francisco Standard
- Train surfing: 2 San Francisco teens die from popular and dangerous social media trend; grieving mom wants to bring awareness KGO-TV
- 2 teens in 2 weeks reportedly die from riding on top of BART trains SFGATE
- BART officials warn about dangers of ‘train surfing' after second teenage death NBC Bay Area
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