Teenage Boy Requires Emergency Surgery After Swallowing 100 High-Powered Magnets: A Medical Warning

Oct 24, 2025 01:13 am CST

A 13-year-old New Zealand boy underwent emergency bowel surgery after swallowing nearly 100 high-powered neodymium magnets. The case highlights the severe dangers of magnetic toy ingestion, as the magnets formed chains across his digestive system, causing tissue death. Medical professionals warn parents about these potentially life-threatening hazards, especially amid concerning social media trends involving magnets.