14-year-old boy’s eye socket crushed in viral internet challenge

The mother of a teenage boy left with a crushed eye socket after taking part in the so-called duct tape challenge has said he is lucky to be alive.

Skylar Fish, aged 14, was taking part in the latest viral internet sensation with friends when tragedy struck.

The challenge, which has been spreading since people began sharing videos on YouTube of themselves and friends taking part, sees a participant wrapped in duct tape, often while tied to a chair.