A beach day in Florida took a wild turn when a teenager decided to mix fun with gasoline, resulting in his friend getting set on fire—and now he’s facing felony charges. The 17-year-old suspect allegedly created a trail of gasoline leading to his friend, causing flames to erupt dramatically at Kauffmans Island. While one would hope that bonfires stay strictly on the beach, it looks like not everyone got the memo on safety.
The victim experienced severe second-degree burns and required hospitalization, but the story’s twists don’t stop there. After a significant delay in reporting the incident, the investigation picked up steam when the victim’s parents discovered a Snapchat video that contradicted their son’s explanation. It’s a classic case of what you see online can come back to haunt you, especially when it comes to reckless teenage antics.
As the legal implications unfold, we’re left to wonder: what was going through the suspect’s mind? Perhaps next time, let’s stick to marshmallows and s’mores, folks!
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