Moment foolish uncle is almost killed after making very stupid decision involving lit firework
Video footage has captured one man's terrifying brush with death after firework stunt went terribly wrong - nearly blowing him to pieces.
The viral clip shows the unnamed man placing his feet atop a washing machine loaded with fireworks.
The machine proceeds to explode in a blast, launching him into the air as shrapnel flies in all directions.
'MY UNCLE IS CRAZY ASF. he is ALIVE. just got some stitches in his mouth and broke his ankle,' his niece revealed on Instagram, where she shared the shocking video.
Miraculously, the uncle survived his reckless act, but not without serious injuries.
Video footage has captured one man's terrifying brush with death as he conducted a foolish firework stunt that went terribly wrong - nearly blowing him to pieces
'MY UNCLE IS CRAZY ASF. he is ALIVE . just got some stitches in his mouth and broke his ankle,' his niece revealed on Instagram , where she shared the shocking video
He reportedly required over 150 stitches in his mouth alone, in addition to a broken ankle.
On top of that, the man apparently has no health insurance, according to his niece.
The video was posted three days ago and has since gone viral - making its rounds on TikTok and X, garnering thousands of comments.
Many questioned why they should contribute to medical bills resulting from such a reckless act.
One user said: 'Lmfao started a gofundme cause dude don't have insurance.. Well he did this st willingly to be funny. He knew st wasn't safe. Right beside the house and all too?'
Others were amazed by the cameraman's steady hand.
One wrote: 'I don't think I've ever seen a more steady cameraman for a very intense moment. We salute you brother.'
He reportedly required over 150 stitches in his mouth alone, in addition to a broken ankle
The video was posted three days ago and has since gone viral - making its rounds on TikTok and X, garnering thousands of comments
'I don't understand how the shrapnel didn't kill everyone in the yard,' a third wrote.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for the injured uncle, but it's sparked controversy.
As of Tuesday, it had raised just $324 of its $15,000 goal.
