Train selfies became such a problem in places like Sri Lanka and India that they have been banned. Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. 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. Men are more than twice as likely to die in the pursuit of a selfie than women, 64 percent to 30 percent, according to the report. We're having a heart attack! "I have been diving for over a decade and done 1000's of dives around the world," he says. Yeah, probably not. She didn't notice until she looked at her pictures. His family said that he was due to begin classes at a local community college within the month. At the end of last year, Guilherme Chiapetti, 22, suffered multiple fractures and traumatic brain injuries after hitting his head at Cachoeira da Ona, a taking a selfie at beauty spot in Brazil. They are also more likely to bully and less likely to help others. The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. The running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, dates back to 1591. Taking in the views of Mistras, Greece, from the top of Villehardouin's Castle is acceptable. 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. rest in peace my pretty sofi.. Wu Yongning, 26,died in November 2017 after falling from a 62-story building in the city of Changsha, China. A Hong Kong Instagram star tragically plummeted to her death after she slipped while snapping a selfie at a waterfall. Two visitors diedin March 2019 after falling several hundred feet while attempting to take photos at the Grand Canyon. She received an electric shock and fell to her death. In 2016, a man from Concrete, Washington,fatally shot himself in the face while trying to take a selfie. In fact, a 2018 study reportedover 250 people worldwide passed between 2011 and 2017 trying to get the shot. 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. ", Yes, she is a bad@ss, but if taking a selfie while driving 60 miles an hour is a bad idea, we would think a selfie at Mach 1 is definitely high on the list of "do not try this.". Like many on our list, this adventurous selfie-taker seems well aware of the risks involved. Thanks for contacting us. We know this snowboarding selfie was shot with a virtual reality camera, but those trees look awfully close. We've received your submission. And here, Lau poses above Shenzhen, China. King Charles coronation: what happens, whos playing and will there be a bank holiday? This photo from Jellyfish Lake in Palau, Oceania, actually looks way more dangerous than it is. Earlier this year we reported a girl in India taking selfies drowned when she was accidentally knocked into a river by an oblivious tourist. Maybe this scary photo will convince you to stop following dangerous selfie-takers so they will stop taking these risks? In 2016, Kevin Barkhouse caught a man who had stolen from him earlier in the day, and decided to take a selfie as he waited for police to show up. 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 Daily Telegraph notes that Aguilar's Facebook profile was full of snaps showing him posing alongside drinks, cars and women. 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. This woman is filming herself as a wild cheetah sniffs her and gives her the once-over. This man took a selfie as a speeding train passed by, with a friend videotaping the entire thing. Canyoning is one of the world's fastest growing adventure sports. Oftentimes, these dangerous selfies are taken while traveling, with people scaling skyscrapers, cliffs and bridges to capture a photo to remember. He hashtagged "havin fun" and called her "so brave," but we are feeling her pain as she sits on the edge of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. The U.K. doesn't often get hurricane-force winds, so why not get as close to the ocean as possible to see the giant waves for yourself? 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. No Biggie. 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. The 43-year-old (whose name was not released by the police) apparently thought the gun was unloaded. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. Here, he poses with friends in Shanghai, looking like he hasn't got a care in the world. Sure, keeping your face covered seems super important here. I love you always. Samira and Raza Chaudry taking selfies with their children while on holiday last year. That happened," Nash wrote on Instagram. Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people died in the pursuit of one, according to a study published by Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. Apart from injuries, fatalities and tastelessness, one big issue with selfies appears to be their function as either a cause or consequence of narcissism. This guy seems unenthused, but at least he's not as bad as the woman looking down at her cellphone. Among female respondents, the number of selfie posts was associated only with a sub-division of narcissism called 'admiration demand,' defined as 'feeling entitled to special status or privileges and feeling superior to others. In one shot, a woman is holding a man's legs as he peers over the edge, while in another another woman is inches from the edge as a friend holds onto her jacket. 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. Here, jellyfish surround Cinzia Bismarck Osele, a scuba diver and photographer, on May 10, 2017, in Ras Umm Sid, Egypt. Sadness ranking:-5/10. Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. Selfie while on the go; Don't take selfies while walking or driving. The chopper came down in the East River and they drowned as a result of not being able to take off harnesses that kept them tied to the doorless aircraft so they could take their pictures. THE deadly passion for selfies has now claimed the lives of 330 people across the globe, shocking new figures show. 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.". Luckily, the lions are too busy eating to make these guys lunch. Remember, you cant get likes if youre not alive. But when taken in dangerous circumstances, selfies can also be deadly. But more people have died taking selfies than were killed by sharks. 20:42 GMT 04 Oct 2021. Unfortunately, two selfie-related deaths have taken place here since 2018. 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. 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. Researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi found 259 people died while attempting to take a photograph of themselves in 137 separate incidents around the world between October 2011 and November 2017. Her friend said they were drinking and did not see the approaching train on the other track. . Lots of hikers at Horseshoe Bend, Arizona, want to nab the perfect selfie. You know, just a casual hike with your dog. 18:29 GMT 04 Oct 2021 However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping slightly to 93. Experts say as social media evolves people are willing to put themselves in more and more dangerous situations. Yes, we know this spot in Rio is an optical illusion and that there is actually ground very close to the protruding rock. Good thing he was wearing that protective suit! And then there's the unexpected surge of people taking selfies in the wilderness with bears. Most humans are scared of sharks. 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. 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. 'However, the evidence, on balance (combined with people and animals dying! Deleon Smith, a 19-year-old father of two from Houston, Texas, accidentally shot himself in the face while posing for a selfie with a gun. People Who Tragically Died While Trying to Take a Selfie. This much closer to the sun, we really hope they're wearing sunblock. Beautiful shots are key if you want to be Insta-famous, but is this taking things a bit too far? Or is she bored and just checking her phone? Nonetheless, alligators are one of the most dangerous animals on Earth, so we probably wouldn't want to get close to a gator in pursuit of a great selfie, as this guy did in the Florida Everglades. 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. Thomas describes himself as an "urban explorer.". Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. She cites two studies that examined the prevalence of Facebook selfies in a sample of over 1,000 people. Unfortunately, a landing plane's wing struck their heads, and they were both fatally injured, according to media reports. Remember, folks: The ocean is unpredictable! This selfie-snapper took pride in taking his picture while driving, saying he was merely "clowning around." In January 2020, Madalyn Davis, 21,plunged 100ft after climbing over a fence to pose for a sunrise photoin Diamond Bay near Sydney, Australia. When Hawaiis Kilauea volcano erupted, local authorities issued official warnings about the danger of posing for photos. Recipe: Ayurvedic Jewish penicillin by Dr Rupy Aujla, Sunaks Brexit deal explained in five points, Ten Things You Need to Know Today: 2 March 2023. For the last few years, risk-takers have made their way onto its trestles for insane selfies. 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The old saying, "Jesus take the wheel," has a whole new meaning with this selfie. They were rushed to a district hospital in the province, but Farhan died that night due to excessive bleeding. The 43 year old died along with six other staff members and friends. Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. Avoid places with fast moving vehicles. ', Walters pointed out the statistics don't account for the thousands of non-fatal injuries that take place each year in the pursuit of 'likes.'. It's hard to tell from this shot, but the ancient volcano is more than 800-feet high. "I have spent a lot of time in the water gaining experience. "I don't always take selfies, but when I do, they're dangerous," he writes. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency chastised these photo-takers, saying, "No selfie is worth risking your life for.". That same month, visitors to Birling Gap in East Sussex were seen snapping pics of themselveson the quickly eroding cliff. Umm, yeah. India recorded the highest number of selfie-related deaths, with Russia, the United States and Pakistan also ranking highly. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spains Costa Blanca in 2019. One leading cause of death by selfie is drowning. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spain's Costa Blanca in 2019. In fact, you can probably find a selfie on your social media right now. Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. Turnips vs. tomatoes: should salad crisis force UK shoppers back to their roots? 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. 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. Here, he stands on the top of the highest tower in Tartu, Estonia, at sunrise. "I always went there for sunsets," Punkar told CBS News. A Tennessee college student was arrested after he took this selfie on an unauthorized section of the Brooklyn Bridge in June 2015. So many people are taking volcano selfies that the Royal Geographic Society in the UK has been warning people to stop due to deadly falls. 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/ As the world emerges from COVID-19-related isolation, selfie-related fatalities have skyrocketed. 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. From falling down the steps of the Taj Mahal to being gored alive by wild animals, here are the 11 most disturbing stories of selfies gone disastrously wrong. 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? Some might even say too dangerous. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Here are just six examples of selfies that led to a fatal accident: In February, a 24-year-old Thai woman was hit and killed by a train while attempting to take a picture of herself and her friend on a Bangkok rail track. '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. David Karnauch told CBS he walked across an overhead beam and took the selfie while standing on a side railing. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. 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