Fact Check: Solar Eclipse 'Makes Kid Go Blind' Video Floods Social Media

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Fact Check: Solar Eclipse 'Makes Kid Go Blind' Video Floods Social Media
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A solar eclipse video appears to show a child crying and complaining that they can't see after looking at the sun.

The 2024 solar eclipse was viewed by millions of Americans on Monday as the moon's path crossed the sun, blocking the view of it completely across multiple U.S. states.The path of totality extended across several states including Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Maine before heading into Canada and over the North Atlantic.Those viewing the eclipse were warned to protect their eyes using specially designed glasses.

' Other uploads show it has been online since at least 2017.Apart from the word 'SKIT,' it's not otherwise indicated that the content is fake or performed. The child's performance is uncomfortable, concluding with the sound of emergency service sirens and the message 'SORRY FOR THE ENDING THE VLOG LIKE THIS... WE'LL LET KNOW WHAT HAPPENS :('However, FV FAMILY confirmed in a follow-up video that the child, referred to as 'Mike', was not blind.

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