TV host Ally Langdon emotionally discussed the disturbing trend of teenagers inhaling toxic household chemicals, resulting in tragic deaths like that of 13-year-old Esra Haynes. Esra lost her life in Melbourne after inhaling deodorant during a sleepover. Esra’s parents, Andrea and Paul Haynes, shared the heart-wrenching moment when they rushed to her side, but despite efforts, Esra suffered irreparable brain damage. Langdon, moved by the parents’ grief, broke down during the interview.
The distressing pattern, involving chrome-based paint, deodorant, and bug spray, has claimed over a dozen young lives in Australia since 2009. Esra’s parents are now on a mission to educate children about the dangers of chroming. The tragedy has left her school community devastated, with counseling support provided by the Victorian Department of Education.
In the face of this alarming trend, authorities must intensify efforts to restrict access to these harmful substances. The collective goal is to prevent further loss of young lives to chroming.
