A mother in the UK is speaking out after her 13-year-old twin daughters were rushed to hospital when they allegedly used a vape believed to have been laced with drugs. The frightening incident happened in Hull, England, after Scarlett and Olivia Bywood reportedly met a group of girls at a local park. According to reports, the teenagers were handed a vape and became unconscious only minutes after using it. The girls were later discovered lying unresponsive in the park by a neighbor who immediately called emergency services.
Their mother, Kay Fores, described the experience as every parent’s nightmare and said she now wants to warn families about the dangers of vaping and accepting devices from others. She explained that her daughters believed they were trying a normal vape and had no idea it may have contained dangerous substances.
Family Left Terrified by Sudden Medical Emergency
According to reports, the twins lost consciousness around ten minutes after inhaling from the vape device. The girls they were with allegedly fled the scene while Scarlett and Olivia remained unconscious in the park. Paramedics transported both teenagers to hospital, where they eventually recovered. Their mother later admitted she feared she could lose her children after receiving the emergency phone call from her sister. The incident has reignited concerns among parents about illegal or tampered vaping devices being shared among teenagers. Health experts have repeatedly warned that some black-market vape products may contain unknown chemicals, synthetic drugs, or dangerously high nicotine levels. Kay Fores said she hopes other children will learn from what happened to her daughters and avoid using devices handed to them by other people. She reportedly believes the terrifying experience has completely changed her daughters’ attitude toward vaping.
Growing Concerns About Teen Vaping
The story arrives amid increasing alarm over rising vape use among young people. In recent years, doctors and health organizations have warned that flavored vape products and colorful packaging may make e-cigarettes especially appealing to teenagers.
Medical experts have also raised concerns about counterfeit or illegally modified devices entering schools and social spaces. Some products have reportedly been found containing THC, synthetic cannabinoids, or other dangerous substances without users realizing it. Several recent cases involving young people have intensified public debate over vaping risks. Earlier this year, one mother warned parents after her teenage daughter ended up on life support with severe lung damage linked to vaping complications. Doctors reportedly discovered holes in the girl’s lungs during treatment. In another case, a teenager reportedly became unconscious for nearly 30 hours after excessive vaping caused severe dehydration and serious medical complications. Health professionals say many teenagers incorrectly believe vaping is harmless compared to cigarettes. While some experts view regulated vaping products as a smoking-cessation tool for adults, doctors continue to stress that nicotine can seriously affect developing brains and lead to addiction in adolescents.
Governments Increasing Pressure on Vape Industry
Authorities in several countries have started tightening restrictions on vape sales and marketing because of growing concerns about underage use. The UK recently passed new legislation aimed at restricting tobacco and vape access for younger generations while increasing controls on advertising and product sales. Officials in the United States have also increased scrutiny of illegal vape imports and flavored products marketed toward children. Public health advocates argue stronger regulations are needed to stop unsafe products from reaching schools and teenagers. Meanwhile, parents like Kay Fores hope personal stories can help prevent similar incidents from happening to other families. She said the experience showed how quickly a seemingly harmless situation can become life-threatening. For her family, what began as an ordinary afternoon in the park nearly ended in tragedy.
