The heartbreaking story of Esra Haynes, a 13-year-old girl who died following a dangerous chrome-plating hobby, has left the country in shock. Australian journalist Ellie Langdon was visibly emotional as she spoke to Esra’s grieving parents on A Current Affair.
Esra is a dynamic young athlete known for her determination and talent, but she has fallen victim to chrome glamor, a trend sweeping social media. On March 31st, during her sleepover, she inhaled an aerosol deodorant to get her highest high. The results were devastating, with Esra suffering cardiac arrest and permanent brain damage.
Langdon struggled to hold back tears as Esra’s parents, Andrea and Paul Haynes, recalled the heartbreaking phone call that would haunt them forever. They had always been vigilant about knowing their daughter’s whereabouts, making this tragedy even more unfathomable.
Esra was rushed to the hospital, and her parents held onto hope that she would recover. But after eight days on life support, he received the heartbreaking news that his brain was beyond repair. He had to make the difficult decision to turn off the machine.
Paul and Andrea spoke of the indescribable pain of saying goodbye to their precious daughter. Esra’s siblings and friends were also devastated by the loss. The loss of a child is devastating and the community mourns with the family.
Chroming, a deadly trend associated with the inhalation of chemicals such as deodorants, dyes, hairsprays or markers, has been responsible for the deaths of many children in Australia and around the world. Organs, convulsions, heart attacks, suffocation -danger are serious, and the results are irreversible.
Paul and Andrea, who have never heard about this tragedy, have decided to increase their awareness of this fatal trend. They encourage parents to talk openly with their children and tell them directly about the dangers, rather than relying on friends or social media.
The pain on Paul’s face was obvious as he shared his mission with Langdon. He regretted not being aware of this murderous trend during Esra’s lifetime, hoping that with proper education and awareness, other families could be spared the same devastating loss.
Esra’s story is a stark reminder of the urgent need to eliminate the dangers of chrome plating. This is a call to action for parents to take action, have calm conversations with their children, and keep their children safe. By working together, we can prevent further senseless tragedies and save the lives of our precious children.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Esra’s surviving family and the Haines family as they grapple with this unimaginable grief. Share this story everywhere so that more parents have a chance to save their children from the clutches of this deadly trend.
