Oddishnews:Junichi Masuda frozen after Ice Bucket Challenge mishap: Difference between revisions

In a freak accident, {{bp|Game Freak}} Director {{bp|Junichi Masuda}} has been hospitalized after being {{bp|Freeze|frozen solid}} following an attempt at the Ice Bucket Challenge, a fad that is sweeping the internet and the world with the hope of raising money and awareness of {{wp|Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS}} (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Participants douse themselves in ice water and frequently call out friends, family, or colleagues to participate in future challenges. Masuda [https://vine.co/v/MLjpubJ9POV performed] his challenge on August 23rd after being nominated to do so by Japanese Prime Minister {{wp|Shinzō Abe}} following his own successful challenge.

"Mr. Masuda's prognosis is looking fairly good. He's responded well to our treatments, which include {{bp|Aspear Berry}} extracts." Dr. Raimi Togaya of the Ryuzaki Area Hospital told reporters during a press conference. "However, this does go to show that further research does need to go into the percent chance of Ice Buckets causing a status effect. We are currently estimating it as less than one percent right now, but we are communicating with hospitals across to region to accurately measure known instances."