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Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. "I have spent a lot of time in the water gaining experience. 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. Unfortunately, a landing plane's wing struck their heads, and they were both fatally injured, according to media reports. Visit our corporate site www.futureplc.com Future Publishing Limited, Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. Despite the risk, people still seem intent on taking incredibly risky selfies like this one. "It could've bit his neck, and that would have been it. Instead of one death-by-selfie, the rescuers can count multiple fatalities when a shot like this goes wrong. We want to hear it. We know this snowboarding selfie was shot with a virtual reality camera, but those trees look awfully close. But stories of fatalities, like the teen who fell to his death from a rooftop mall, don't seem to be stopping people from acting like hotshots on social media. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. That happened," Nash wrote on Instagram. Pictures like this prove that dangerous selfies constitute one of the dumbest tourist behaviors ever. The path up Huashan Mountain in Xian, China, is considered one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. "I could sit there for hours.". According to the National Safety Council, 1.6 million crashes a year are caused by cellphone use while driving. Japanese astronaut bravely took this shot, which required a special camera, while visiting the International Space Station. Tourist destinations such as Mumbai have gone so far as to designate selfie-free zones. 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. Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. Tiger Leaping Gorge trail in China reaches 8,694 feet and is considered a dangerous trek for hikers, let alone risk-taking selfie-shooters. This Instagrammer said she was attacked by her co-starring monkey soon after the selfie was taken he wanted her beads. 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. This pic from Yekaterinburg, Russia, is dizzying and more than a little alarming. He wasn't even participating in the event. Yeah, probably not. 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. Many of these extreme selfies have led to the people taking the photographs to be left in critical condition, or worse, to perish fromthe act. Why do people risk their lives for the perfect selfie. The woman suffered a severed leg and later died in hospital. Yongning was known to post dramatic videos of himself atop tall buildings without using safety equipment. View our online Press Pack. Their two children, aged five and six, witnessed the tragedy but were otherwise unharmed, the Daily Mail reports. The Taj Mahal is a place of great beauty, but when a Japanese tourist tried to capture himself in the beauty with the help of a selfie stick, he fell down a series of steps and passed because of head injuries at the local hospital. 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 Remember, folks: The ocean is unpredictable! Alligators can run 20 miles per hour. But lately, people have been taking selfies to extreme levels in order to get more likes and viral acclaim for their photo. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spains Costa Blanca in 2019. They were rushed to a district hospital in the province, but Farhan died that night due to excessive bleeding. 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. "I always went there for sunsets," 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. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. Most humans are scared of sharks. Good thing he was wearing that protective suit! This cliffside in Greece is beautiful and all, but no thanks. His family said that he was due to begin classes at a local community college within the month. In this case, what he's standing on the edge of is a canyon in Utah's Canyonlands National Park. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Men in the sample who posted a greater number of selfies were more likely to show evidence of narcissism. A tourist visiting Hawaii posted this dangerous selfie in front of flowing lava. Just saying. A man fell to his death at the Grand Canyon in April, but that didn't deter this man from snatching a selfie. More people have died taking selfies than from shark attacks, so it looks like this daredevil is tempting death while encouraging others to do the same. David Karnauch told CBS he walked across an overhead beam and took the selfie while standing on a side railing. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. But think of all the weird things youve done to get that perfect shot. 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. 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. Police have called his actions "irresponsible and illegal.". India recorded the highest number of selfie-related deaths, with Russia, the United States and Pakistan also ranking highly. 10- Last Selfie On a Plane Jenni Rivera was a famous singer for Mexican music and her sudden death in a plane crash on December 9th, 2012 shocked everyone. Train selfies became such a problem in places like Sri Lanka and India that they have been banned. Sadness ranking:-5/10. He did and, thankfully, survived to tell the tale. The victim, 15-year-old Ramandeep Singh, had meant to tap the camera button but. But the pastime comes with great risks. Sports reporter Kelly Nash was taking selfies at during a 2013 batting practice when a ball whizzed by her head. You know, just a casual hike with your dog. Daniel Lau, Andrew Tso, and a woman identified as A.S. perched atop Hong Kong's fifth tallest skyscraper, The Centre, as Lau took a selfie video in 2014, according to CNET. "Most dangerous selfie ever. People Who Tragically Died While Trying to Take a Selfie. Is this woman seriously so busy that she's looking at her other cellphone while snapping this selfie? Luckily, the lions are too busy eating to make these guys lunch. As if navigating through iceberg-flanked passageways simply wasn't enough. There have been so many injuries and deaths that the Russian Interior Ministry launched a "safe selfie" campaign a couple years ago. When it comes to locations, the most common one for a selfie death or injury is a railway line. Human-wildlife conflict is a pressing issue greatly affecting the chances of survival for many animals on our planet, including elephants. No big surprise here: "Roofies" can be fatal. This one, taken near Vanuatu's Ambrym volcano, is the most frightful of all. 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. Individuals who are afraid of heights might want to skip this perch in Norway. The old saying, "Jesus take the wheel," has a whole new meaning with this selfie. A 3-for-1 danger. Two visitors diedin March 2019 after falling several hundred feet while attempting to take photos at the Grand Canyon. Psychologist Gwendolyn Seidman suggests that there's a link. Ervin Punkar climbs to great heights to take captivating selfies. A selfie of a friend taking a selfie while another friend takes a selfie as you all hang on the edge of a skyscraper? TFW a bear could viciously maul you at any moment. 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. Turnips vs. tomatoes: should salad crisis force UK shoppers back to their roots? The Independent reports that Courtney Sanford's status declaring her love for the tune, accompanied by a selfie taken at the wheel, appeared on Facebook just one minute before police received reports of a collision involving Sanford's vehicle. In fact, a 2018 study reportedover 250 people worldwide passed between 2011 and 2017 trying to get the shot. It's better for us and the sharks this way.". How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? The video continues as he crashes into the canoe and truck. According to data compiled by Mashable, only eight people were known to have been killed by a shark that year. She cites two studies that examined the prevalence of Facebook selfies in a sample of over 1,000 people. Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. 'The approval that comes from 'likes' and positive comments on social media is rewarding particularly for the lonely, isolated or insecure,' psychologist Michael Weigold of the University of Florida wrote onThe Conversation in 2016, a year which saw 103 selfie deaths. Narcissists tend to overrate their talents and respond with anger to criticism. Cheungs horrified friends promptly called emergency services, who quickly arrived and whisked the woman to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival, according to the Sun. But more people have died taking selfies than were killed by sharks. 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. 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. The caption read, Better Days are coming. 'If the last 18 months have taught us anything, it's that being able to get out and explore is vital for our physical and mental health,' Walter said. Punkar poses atop a building in Tallinn, Estonia. India has seen the most selfie deaths by far, with over 180 since 2011. Remember, you cant get likes if youre not alive. In 2016, a man from Concrete, Washington,fatally shot himself in the face while trying to take a selfie. 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. Another reason to stop taking pictures with wild animals. Thomas describes himself as an "urban explorer.". Dan Avery For Dailymail.com, Would you risk your life for a SELFIE? Even though the world's most dangerous selfies make amazing photo ops, are they really worth the risk? Apart from injuries, fatalities and tastelessness, one big issue with selfies appears to be their function as either a cause or consequence of narcissism. Standing too close to water bodies, like for example, standing on top of a waterfall. Some photographers take different kinds of risks. The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. All Rights reserved. As a matter of fact, we do. Karin Claesson snapped this photo of a man taking a selfie on the edge of a cliff at the Grand Canyon. 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