A Scottish teenager's death is believed to be related to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that has taken the online world by storm, according to local reports.
Cameron Lancaster, 18, died Saturday after he plunged feet first into the waters of Preston Hill quarry in Inverkeithing, Fife, police said according to The Guardian. His body was recovered from the water that night.
The circumstances of his death are not clear, but police are looking into the possibility that he "tomb-stoned," meaning he jumped feet first into deep water, in a different spin on the popular fundraiser.
"Inquiries are under way to establish the full circumstances of what happened and Police Scotland's thoughts are with the family," a police spokesman said according to the newspaper.
The ice bucket challenge, where a bucket of ice water is dumped on a person's head, began as a campaign to raise money for a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurodegenerative disease.
Participants worldwide, celebrities and politicians have all posted online videos of them taking the challenge, which the ALS Association said has raised over $79 million since the campaign began July 29.
Alice McGarry, a local councilor who lives near the scene, said other children have jumped into the same Preston Hill quarry, "but it seems there has been an increase because of this challenge," according to the Daily Mirror.
Police said the victim's family is asking for privacy as they deal with the tragic loss.
"His death is such a great loss. During his short life, he touched so many people with his friendliness, kindness and thoughtful generosity of spirit. He will be hugely missed by his family and friends."
