Source: BroBible
Summary
A chaotic scene erupted at Daytona Beach in Florida as hundreds of spring breakers fled in panic after hearing a loud noise, which was later found to be the sound of crushing water bottles. The incident was reportedly triggered by social media and resulted in 50 deputies being deployed to the area. The mayor of Daytona Beach has expressed concern over the unsanctioned gathering and is working with law enforcement to assess the situation. Multiple shootings occurred in the area over the weekend, but none were related to the beach incident.
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The habit gets a new name.
Social media-driven panic. Crushing water bottles become a trigger for mass hysteria. The sound of a loud noise is enough to send hundreds running. The mayor is already mad at the spring breakers. Law enforcement is working to assess the situation and prevent future incidents. The takeaway? A mundane noise can be enough to spark chaos.
Author: Evan Null
