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Alicia Civita

Spanish Youtuber Nil Ojeda asked his fans to fake drowning in public beaches and it backfired in the worst way

Spanish YouTube influencer Nil Ojeda is facing serious legal trouble after promoting a dangerous prank that encouraged his followers to fake drownings on public beaches. The city of Alicante has filed a formal complaint with the prosecutor's office, urging them to take down Ojeda's social media accounts.

The controversy arose after Ojeda posted a challenge in early July, which led to several instances of staged drownings on the beaches of Postiguet and San Juan. in the Spanish city of Alicante. The viral stunt created significant confusion among lifeguards and disrupted safety protocols, particularly during a day marked by a yellow flag due to strong winds.

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