A 16-year-old fell 50 feet under Queensboro Bridge during a social media stunt, was abandoned, rescued after three hours, and now faces brain injuries.

A 16-year-old boy fell about 50 feet into a narrow shaft beneath the Queensboro Bridge in New York City on February 16, 2026, during what authorities believe was a social media stunt. He was trapped for hours, reportedly abandoned by friends who failed to call for help, and was found in critical condition by firefighters after a three-hour rescue. The teen sustained brain injuries and is recovering in the hospital. A 15-year-old has been charged with criminal trespass, and a 14-year-old faces reckless endangerment and trespassing charges. Police are continuing their investigation, and the family is pushing for justice and raising funds for medical expenses.