A Tennessee college student was arrested after he took this selfie on an unauthorized section of the Brooklyn Bridge in June 2015. A teenage boy in India shot himself in the head while posing for a selfie with his father's .32 caliber pistol. Japanese astronaut bravely took this shot, which required a special camera, while visiting the International Space Station. No big surprise here: "Roofies" can be fatal. Tourists are most often reported taking dangerous selfies, but experts said employees who work in high-risk environments are also guilty of putting themselves in harms way. Dear train conductor: We don't know who you are but thank you for giving this train selfie-taker a swift one! If youre ever about to do something stupid for a selfie, just think about how you dont want someone at your funeral saying that you perished taking a photo. Oh good. In 2015, more people died from taking selfies than from shark attacks. Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. Nirupama Prajapati was standing on some boulders when a man, also taking pictures, took a step backwards and tripped - causing her to accidentally fall into the turbulent waters below. These two young women took this selfie on an airstrip in Mexico in March 2017. And here, again, we have Alexander Remnev, this time perched over the skyline in Hong Kong, looking extremely chilled out while gambling with his life. Punkar poses atop a building in Tallinn, Estonia. In July, Chinese crane operator Xiao Qiumeifell 160 feet to her death filming a video for her 100,000 followers on social media. There have already been 24 reported deaths associated with daredevils looking for the perfect self-portrait, compared to just seven in 2020. The never-ending pursuit of the ultimate shot for social media sharing has reached a startling new height: 8,000 feet above sea level. But more people have died taking selfies than were killed by sharks. Photographer Nadia Aly took this selfie with tons of jellyfish as she was scuba diving in the appropriately-named Jellyfish Lake in Palau, Oceania. India has seen the most selfie deaths by far, with over 180 since 2011. Do you see what is in the background? We are just sayin'. The video continues as he crashes into the canoe and truck. The caption read, Better Days are coming. Next time you are setting up a thermal camera to record lava lake activity, you might as well snap a quick selfie. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. Just for the record, you're not allowed to climb on the Brooklyn Bridge. While we admit this is a cool shot, are you sure hanging out a window while traveling at high speeds is the right decision? Remember, you cant get likes if youre not alive. First, we couldn't believe someone took a selfie while making this jump. Alex Gomez, 36, of California, was badly bitten in August 2015 when he tried to take a selfie with a four-foot rattlesnake. Avoid a selfie accident and check out the stories below. / CBS NEWS. I take advantage of it," Thomas told CBS News. The victim, 15-year-old Ramandeep Singh, had meant to tap the camera button but. Signs at Birling Gap warn that dangling on the edge is 'incredibly dangerous' as there are giant cracks in the chalk that could give way at any moment. (How did she even get there?!). 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'While social media platforms can be amazing places to build connections with people across the world, the pressure to stand out can push people to take risks to create 'exciting' content which can, unfortunately, end in disaster. But when taken in dangerous circumstances, selfies can also be deadly. The old saying, "Jesus take the wheel," has a whole new meaning with this selfie. Thomas has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram. The resulting pictures, 124 feet up, were featured on Thompson's travel blog in apostcalled "Christ, this is one EPIC selfie!". Granted, fatal alligator attacks are super rare; since 1973, there have only been 24 reported. Selfie while on the go; Don't take selfies while walking or driving. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. View our online Press Pack. Our list covers 7 Heartbreaking Deaths While Taking Selfies, throwing caution to. Some 62 people have died or been hurt on tracks, 38 on cliffs and 24 on rivers, figures compiled by inkifi.com using media reports from around the world reveal. This one, taken near Vanuatu's Ambrym volcano, is the most frightful of all. The caption for this Instagram shot, translated to English, says it all: "What some people would not do for a selfie.". Alligators can run 20 miles per hour. Oscar Otero Aguilar made international headlines after he accidentally shot himself dead while posing for a selfie with a handgun. Why do people risk their lives for the perfect selfie. We want to hear it. While videoing his drive, this man was so focused on his selfie-stick that he missed the brake lights on the car driving in front of him. Sure, keeping your face covered seems super important here. Have a firm footing before attempting to take a selfie, and do not lean out too far. While Using A Selfie Stick, A Man Falls From A 100-Foot Cliff In 2017, eight men, aged 21 and 28 died when then they went to one side of a boat to take a group selfie and drowned when they capsized the vessel on a reservoir near Nagpur in India. Her grandmother is quoted in the Daily Mirror as saying: "The police said she wanted to take a snap of herself at night, to give it the most dramatic effect and with the railway line as a backdrop.". She cites two studies that examined the prevalence of Facebook selfies in a sample of over 1,000 people. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping slightly to 93. Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. Here, he takes a selfie from high above Shanghai, China, with fellow stuntman Erik Biedron. Good thing he was wearing that protective suit! When Hawaiis Kilauea volcano erupted, local authorities issued official warnings about the danger of posing for photos. The 21-year-old Mexican had been drinking with friends when he decided to take a picture with the weapon, which discharged, fatally injuring him. The men, all non-swimmers, set up a camera on the water's edge to pose for a photo together but began struggling to stay afloat inGauridham Kund, India. At least he's not at the very edge? This has prompted some wildlife parks to tighten regulations as officials worry people will take selfies with wild bears. This Instagrammer said he was "trying to take a photo before being squished." Let's try this again: Selfie + animals = No bueno. A Hong Kong Instagram star tragically plummeted to her death after she slipped while snapping a selfie at a waterfall. Three countries stand out as having the most selfie deaths injuries India, which has seen 176 related to taking selfies, the United States with 26 and Russia with 19. Two visitors diedin March 2019 after falling several hundred feet while attempting to take photos at the Grand Canyon. "It was one hell of a ninja mission and about a 30 minutes to climb to the top," Punkar told CBS News. Oftentimes, these dangerous selfies are taken while traveling, with people scaling skyscrapers, cliffs and bridges to capture a photo to remember. It's better for us and the sharks this way.". Yongning was known to post dramatic videos of himself atop tall buildings without using safety equipment. Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. After reading through these stories of people who were injured while taking a selfie, youll start to wonder how someone could be so careless. This photo taken in New York City is part of a trend known as skywalking or roofing" many travelers, usually young men, are scaling tall buildings to take stomach-churning selfies. The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. Even the notoriously unsympathetic Russian government issued a manual for how to safely take a selfie. Over the past decade, each year has seen tragic deaths including people falling off cliffs, being electrocuted or drowned in the search for the perfect picture. But the following shots, we think, took things too far. For the last few years, risk-takers have made their way onto its trestles for insane selfies. Police have called his actions "irresponsible and illegal.". Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spain's Costa Blanca in 2019. Another reason to stop taking pictures with wild animals. Beautiful shots are key if you want to be Insta-famous, but is this taking things a bit too far? And while that research didn't account for this particular type of cellphone use, it's safe to say "clowning around" like this is highly irresponsible. Our need to capture the present moment via social media has completely changed the way we experience life, and a tragic irony presents itself when that results in death. Bhatara's friends reportedly tried to deter him from taking the selfie, but he ignored the warnings and got up close to the animal for a picture. Not this guy. Thousands of "urban explorers" or "roofers" across the world have taken to scaling skyscrapers, cranes and bridges to capture the perfect shot. As a matter of fact, we do. Drowning, falls, fires and automobile accidents were among the leading causes of death, according. The leading cause of death-by-selfie was drowning, says the Washington Post, followed by incidents involving transportation - for example, taking a selfie in front of an oncoming train - and falling from heights. With over 300,000 followers, this beautiful couple has made it their thing to show their love as they travel the world. Some 62 people have died or been hurt on tracks, 38 on cliffs and 24 on rivers, figures compiled by inkifi.com using media reports from around the world reveal. Taking in the views of Mistras, Greece, from the top of Villehardouin's Castle is acceptable. "Seems like a good place to stop and have a banana," said no one but the three people in this photo. The same month 23-year-old Qiumeidied, hiker Sofia Cheungplunged to her death while taking selfies at the edge of a waterfall in Hong Kong. Other selfie accidents include mum -of-two Carmen Greenway, 41,who was also killed just moments after taking a smilingselfie on her bike in in London. The unnamed pair fell hundreds of feet from the scenic Cabo da Raca coastline, after apparently crossing a safety barrier in their quest for a striking picture. Since researchers began tracking selfie-related deaths in 2011, India has recorded the most, 184, with the U.S. in second with 25 and Russia in third with 19. The selfie perishmentson this list are horrible, but they should be shared so no one else has to suffer a selfie injury for the sake getting a great photo. "I steal views from the rich and I give to the people who are less fortunate," Thomas told CBS News, likening himself to Robin Hood. Thomas describes himself as an "urban explorer.". While the 24 deaths so far in 2021 are shy of the record 107 fatalities in 2017, Rhino Safety director Simon Walter said the number could continue to rise with the toxic combination of lockdown FOMO (fear of missing out) and relaxed travel measures. Even though the world's most dangerous selfies make amazing photo ops, are they really worth the risk? The World Animal Protection organization has started a campaign advocating that people stop taking selfies with wild animals, as seen here in Thailand. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping . 18:29 GMT 04 Oct 2021 The 43-year-old (whose name was not released by the police) apparently thought the gun was unloaded. On Instagram, he'll often share details about the lengths he goes to get the perfect, completely dangerous shot. (No need to check; you already know it's true.). A Russian teenager who scaled a St Petersburg railway bridge in a fatal attempt to take a spectacular photo plummeted 30ft to her death after losing her balance. "Most dangerous selfie ever. How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. In July 2014, a participant in Pamplona's annual Running of the Bulls took a selfie of himself in front of one of the charging half-ton beasts. Scuba diver and photographerAaron Gekoski poses with oceanic black tip sharks. Our list covers 7 Heartbreaking Deaths While Taking Selfies, throwing caution to the wind these daredevils risk it all for the perfect picture.Subscribe For WEEKLY Videos- http://bit.ly/top7subscribeFacebook- http://on.fb.me/1XrphxZImage credits \u0026 information sources for this video: http://pastebin.com/X4rUhmn7Music:\"Ice Demon\" \"Satiate\"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Legal InformationPrimary video source VideoBlocksThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ In Croatia, two men climbed onto a container on a train where they wanted to take a selfie and one was killed as a result of an electric shock of 25,000 volts. Is this woman seriously so busy that she's looking at her other cellphone while snapping this selfie? Three countries stand out as having the most selfie deaths injuries India, which has seen 176 related to taking selfies, the United States with 26 and Russia with 19. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. In January 2017, YouTuber and stuntman CassOnline posted a GoPro selfie video atop London's Tower Bridge. This month, a grown man fell to his death while posing for a picture on a ledge at Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan citadel in Peru. Suspects Charged in Tinder Murder: How Dangerous Is App Dating? In fact, you can probably find a selfie on your social media right now. A US woman died in a highway accident just seconds after uploading a selfie of herself enjoying Pharrell Williams' hit Happy on her car stereo. Three people were gored at the 2019 running of the bulls, without taking selfies, so maybe snapping a pic while fleeing isn't the wisest? Ever since cellphones started coming with a camera, the most popular thing to do has been to take a selfie, a picture of yourself, and post in on Instagram, Twitter, and/or Facebook. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency chastised these photo-takers, saying, "No selfie is worth risking your life for.". Visit our corporate site www.futureplc.com Future Publishing Limited, Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. Yep, these selfie-takers really aren't selling the whole active volcano thing. The Brazilian tourism board actually challenged travel blogger and photographer Lee Thompson to take this selfie from the top of Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue. he asks in the caption. Unfortunately, two selfie-related deaths have taken place here since 2018. Some outlets have taken to calling it a "spacie.". The former Soviet Unionhad to issue selfie guidelines after citizens wounded themselves with self-inflicted gunshots, pulling pins out of grenades and touching live wires. In 2018, a man was hit by a train trying to take the perfect picture. . And, in a harrowing incident last year, a Kazakhstan woman died after plummeting over 100 feet off a cliff in Turkey while posing for a photo to commemorate the end of the local coronavirus lockdown. According to the National Safety Council, 1.6 million crashes a year are caused by cellphone use while driving. All Rights reserved. As pandemic lockdowns ease, the number of selfie deaths has leaped from seven in 2020 to 24 in the first three-quarters of 2021. Yeah, probably not. Once again, this photographer is fully aware of the dangers involved in his stunting. But think of all the weird things youve done to get that perfect shot. A 21 year-old man was killed when he climbed onto the top of a stationary train to take a selfie with friends and accidentally touched a high-voltage power cable running overhead. Instead of one death-by-selfie, the rescuers can count multiple fatalities when a shot like this goes wrong. Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. (Also, isn't that a perfectly good and supported platform beside them that they could've taken a photo from instead?). The 32-year-old was shooting her self-portrait when she slipped off a rock near the Tsing Dai river in Tuen Mun and fell over a steep drop into the 16-foot deep pool below. She shared heartbreaking post, admitting her heart breaks for her grieving boys By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia Published: 18:53 EDT, 13 September 2022 | Updated: 18:53 EDT, 13 September. In 2018, five people when a helicopter that had been flying above Manhattan for them to take shoe selfies a picture of shoes dangling above the skyline - crashed. David Karnauch told CBS he walked across an overhead beam and took the selfie while standing on a side railing. , updated The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Human-wildlife conflict is a pressing issue greatly affecting the chances of survival for many animals on our planet, including elephants. "I'm talking about the people that don't have enough money to get into the penthouse views.". Know what you know; It's futile to predict the economy and interest rates; You have plenty of time to identify and recognize exceptional companies; Avoid long shots; Good management is very important - buy good businesses; Be flexible and humble, and learn from mistakes Ervin Punkar climbs to great heights to take captivating selfies. 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Some people regularly take photos they know to be precarious; others have posted a questionable shot or two, perhaps because they didn't fully understand the risks involved. No Biggie. Other selfie accidents include mum -of-two Carmen Greenway, 41, who was also killed just moments after taking a smiling selfie on her bike in in London. He and his girlfriend had taken several selfies with the weapon that day, and each time, the man unloaded the gun before the pictures, then reloaded it after. This Instagrammer said she was attacked by her co-starring monkey soon after the selfie was taken he wanted her beads. A Polish couple living in Portugal with their two young children stumbled off a cliff edge while trying to take a selfie. Maybe this scary photo will convince you to stop following dangerous selfie-takers so they will stop taking these risks? Sounds like this guy uses Photoshop to make his viral shots. This French skier got a great shot, but did he land on his feet? Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. All rights reserved. She received an electric shock and fell to her death. This man jumped into the water to get this selfie, but in his defense, he said the snake was floating, which meant it had already eaten. England and Wales company registration number 2008885, Subscribe to TheWeek. People really don't seem to be afraid of volcanoes. Ervin Punkar takes a selfie atop a crane in Tallinn, Estonia. The tower is more than 1,000 feet tall. Fatal poses with walruses, bulls and even a live grenade, People will do crazy things to get the best selfie to share on social media, Death by Selfie: 11 Disturbing Stories of Social Media Pics Gone Wrong. Three members of the same family drownedwhile trying to take a selfie in a deep pond. He wasn't even participating in the event. The country also saw 48 people injured when they were taking selfies during a bakery fire in Chennai. A tourist visiting Hawaii posted this dangerous selfie in front of flowing lava. But read the Instagram caption, and you'll see that he's actually advocating for responsible behavior. This counts as a selfie if you consider the person taking a picture of their feet. This cliffside in Greece is beautiful and all, but no thanks. More than 250 people have met their deaths while attempting to take the perfect selfie since 2011, according to the first study of its kind. A selfie of a friend taking a selfie while another friend takes a selfie as you all hang on the edge of a skyscraper? 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