LANCASTER, Pa. (Gray News) - A 12-year-old in Pennsylvania was charged after he allegedly decided to prank his 9-year-old brother with the social media prank, “the Hot Water Challenge.”

On July 29, Lancaster Township Police said he boiled water in a microwave and then poured it over his sleeping brother, resulting in severe burns to his brother’s neck and chest.

The 9-year-old was taken to the Lehigh Burn Center for treatment. The incident is currently being investigated.

Authorities said the 12-year-old is being charged with aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person.

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