Teenage girl dies after suspected sexual asphyxiation
A 16-year-old girl lost consciousness during a suspected choking incident Sunday evening. It happened at a home in Sydney's northern beaches. She died in hospital Tuesday night. Police are investigating.
Why it mattersThe death shows a dangerous trend putting young people at serious risk. It raises urgent questions about education. It raises questions about online safety. It raises questions about how to protect teenagers from harmful sexual practices.
AustraliaAn Australian teenage death has prompted the federal government to reconsider social media protections and sex education for young Australians, with ministers warning of a concerning rise in sexual strangulation among youth.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·theage.com.au
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