A man in Guangzhou, China, was rescued after getting trapped while attempting the viral “Zip Tie Escape Challenge” at home. After tightly binding himself with a blanket, fishing net, and zip ties, he couldn’t escape. A delivery worker heard his cries and alerted police. Firefighters rescued him safely, prompting authorities to warn against dangerous online challenges.

A man in China’s Guangzhou city had to be rescued by emergency services after attempting a dangerous viral internet challenge that left him completely immobilised inside his own apartment. Authorities later used the incident to warn people about the risks of blindly following online trends.

Viral challenge turns into emergency

The incident unfolded when the man attempted the so-called “Zip Tie Escape Challenge,” a trend circulating online in which participants restrain themselves and try to break free without assistance.

According to reports, the man carried out the challenge alone at his rented residence, unaware of how quickly the situation could spiral out of control.