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The mother of a teenager who crushed his left eye socket after taking part in the so-called "duct tape challenge" has admitted he's lucky to be alive.

Skylar Fish, 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 themselves and friends taking part on YouTube, sees a participant wrapped in duct tape - often while tied to a chair.

They are then timed by pals who record how quickly they can break themselves free.

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However when Skylar, from Washington, took part, he fell into a window and crushed his left eye socket.

His friends called the emergency services, who rushed him to hospital.

Sarah Fish, the teenager's mum, said: "It crushed his whole eye socket and pinched off nerves in his eye.

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"They’re just looking at what’s fun, what’s cool, what’s going to impress their friends.

"I can break out of this duct tape.

(Image: WheresMyChallenge/YouTube)

"I'm the strongest. I’m the best.

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"They’re not thinking, ‘What if I fall and hit my head?’"

Since images of Skyar's injuries emerged, social media users are turning against the duct tape challenge.

Skylar is still suffering from a bleed on his brain.

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It is feared that his injuries will mean he has to relearn basic, everyday tasks.