A sleepover prank turned tragic when 12-year-old Trey West of Georgia was severely burned after his friends poured scalding water on his face while he slept. The incident, which occurred at a neighbor\u2019s apartment in Tifton on New Year\u2019s Day, left Trey with second-degree burns and required surgery.<\/p>\n
Trey\u2019s mother, Tiffany West, described being in shock and rushed him to the hospital, where he was later transferred to a burn center in Augusta. Doctors estimate a 12\u201314 day recovery, though emotional healing may take longer. \u201cHe\u2019s numb,\u201d said his aunt, Nachelle Austile.<\/p>\n
The three boys involved, aged 12 to 15, were arrested and released to their families pending court hearings.<\/p>\n
In the aftermath, the community rallied with donations and support. Tiffany West expressed gratitude on social media, calling her son a \u201cwarrior\u201d and celebrating his recovery. A video shared days later showed Trey smiling and dancing with his sister, a sign of his resilience and healing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A sleepover prank turned tragic when 12-year-old Trey West of Georgia was severely burned after his friends poured scalding water on his face while he slept. The incident, which occurred at a neighbor\u2019s apartment in Tifton on New Year\u2019s Day, left Trey with second-degree burns and required surgery. Trey\u2019s mother, Tiffany West, described being in…<\/p>\n