A 12-year-old boy deliberately swallowed 54 toy magnets as part of an "experiment" to see if he'd become magnetic
In a shocking incident, a 12-year-old boy underwent life-saving surgery after deliberately swallowing 54 toy magnets as part of a risky experiment.
According to Daily Mail, Rhiley Morrison, from Manchester, engaged in the dangerous experiment to see if he'd become magnetic.
After deliberately swallowing 54 toy magnets, he observed whether metal objects would stick to his stomach and wanted to witness how they appeared when he pooped them out.
This curious experiment took a dire turn, leading her mother to take him to the hospital after a dangerous incident
Rhiley's experiment took a perilous turn when the metal balls had still not appeared four days later. He finally disclosed the incident to his mother, Paige Ward, 30, after initially claiming it was an accident.
Doctors immediately rushed Morrison into surgery because the magnets might burn through his tissue or vital organs
Doctors expressed grave concerns about the magnets potentially burning through tissue or vital organs, prompting them to swiftly move Rhiley into surgery. The six-hour operation successfully removed the magnets, averting potentially fatal internal damage. Rhiley is now in the recovery phase at home.
Paige ward warned her parents about the potential dangers of magnetic ball toys
Paige Ward, stunned by the revelation of the number of swallowed magnets, is on a mission to share Rhiley's 16-day hospital ordeal.
The surgeon emphasized that if Rhiley hadn't disclosed the incident promptly, the outcome could have been fatal. Paige has removed magnets from her home and is using this traumatic experience to raise awareness among parents about the dangers of magnetic ball toys.
Rhiley, who has autism and ADHD, engaged in the experiment due to his fascination with science and love for experiments.
Through Rhiley's story, Paige hopes to prevent similar incidents, emphasizing the importance of parental awareness, taking preventive measures, and being proactive in removing potential hazards from children's environments.
