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. in 2015, atotal of 12 people are known to have suffered selfie-related deaths after either falling or being struck by a moving vehicle when taking a picture of themselves. So many people have taken #BearSelfies that the U.S. Forest Service decided to issue an advisory warning visitors to keep their distance. A Hong Kong Instagram star tragically plummeted to her death after she slipped while snapping a selfie at a waterfall. 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. A male California sea lion can weight 660 pounds, so turning your back on one is a bad idea as this selfie-taker discovered when the wild animal decided to bite. 'It's important, now more than ever, to reflect on the risks we are willing to take, and if a selfie is really worth losing your life over,' he said. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping slightly to 93. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By Ramon Gonzalez, known as Jadiel in the reggaeton world, took this selfie on his motorcycle a short time before he died after crashing the bike in 2014. Tourist Dies At The Taj Mahal After Falling While Taking A Selfie | HuffPost UK, Rhino Safety: Selfie-Related Fatalities (2011-2021) - Google Sheets, Health & Safety Consultants UK | Rhino Safety, More people have died from selfies than shark attacks this year. A teenage boy in India shot himself in the head while posing for a selfie with his father's .32 caliber pistol. 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. Luckily, the lions are too busy eating to make these guys lunch. The caption for this Instagram shot, translated to English, says it all: "What some people would not do for a selfie.". Photographer Nadia Aly took this selfie with tons of jellyfish as she was scuba diving in the appropriately-named Jellyfish Lake in Palau, Oceania. 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. 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. Oftentimes, these dangerous selfies are taken while traveling, with people scaling skyscrapers, cliffs and bridges to capture a photo to remember. Like many photos on this list, this Instagram shot from Tianjin, China taken by Angela Nikolau, who regularly risks her life in pursuit of a hair-raising pic is hashtagged @DangerousSelfie. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. contestant stuns fans with cringey hobby: 'I know I'm old', 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards: Lana Del Ray, Kim Petras, & more, RHOA star Drew Sidora accuses ex Ralph Pittman of cheating, mental abuse, Original Gone With The Wind script reveals secret war over slavery, cut scenes, Kanye West and 'wife' Bianca Censori look surprisingly happy on dinner date. Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. Sounds like this guy uses Photoshop to make his viral shots. 'However, the evidence, on balance (combined with people and animals dying! Considering that, in 2015, a tourist died after falling down a staircase while taking a selfie at the Taj Mahal, this photo makes us feel decidedly not at peace. As the world emerges from COVID-19-related isolation, selfie-related fatalities have skyrocketed. Three members of the same family drownedwhile trying to take a selfie in a deep pond. 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. But did you know it can turn deadly? They are also more likely to bully and less likely to help others. Falls are the most common cause of selfie fatalities, responsible for a third of all deaths, according to data collected by U.K. risk and safety assessment firm Rhino Safety, following by drownings, which were responsible for about one in five. 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. Just one of the most dangerous sea animals. Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency chastised these photo-takers, saying, "No selfie is worth risking your life for.". 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. There have already been 24 reported deaths associated with daredevils looking for the perfect self-portrait, compared to just seven in 2020. Dan Avery For Dailymail.com I love you always. The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. "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. This one, taken near Vanuatu's Ambrym volcano, is the most frightful of all. King Charles coronation: what happens, whos playing and will there be a bank holiday? But did you know it can turn deadly? "Do you know how many people in the world have died due to selfie incidents?" 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. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. In 2015, more people died from taking selfies than from shark attacks. Here, he stands on the top of the highest tower in Tartu, Estonia, at sunrise. Wu Yongning, 26,died in November 2017 after falling from a 62-story building in the city of Changsha, China. 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Sports selfies are on the rise, as well. Cheung, who only had about 6,000 followers on Instagram at the time of her death, frequently posted pictures from risky locales. View our online Press Pack. 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. We are just sayin'. But this makes our rational minds hurt. Oftentimes, these dangerous selfies are taken while traveling, with people scaling skyscrapers, cliffs and bridges to capture a photo to remember. Thomas has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram. The Daily Telegraph notes that Aguilar's Facebook profile was full of snaps showing him posing alongside drinks, cars and women. 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. 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. 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. No Biggie. Ervin Punkar repeats his high-altitude photo stunt in Amsterdam. Marlene Zorah describes this selfie in front of Mount Yasur, a volcano in the Republic of Vanuatu, as the hardest selfie she ever took. 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. Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. Scuba diver and photographerAaron Gekoski poses with oceanic black tip sharks. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Good thing he was wearing that protective suit! "Most dangerous selfie ever. With over 300,000 followers, this beautiful couple has made it their thing to show their love as they travel the world. Rio de Janeiro's Serra do Mar features a stunning gorge bridge with active trains. We've received your submission. Men in the sample who posted a greater number of selfies were more likely to show evidence of narcissism. In January 2017, YouTuber and stuntman CassOnline posted a GoPro selfie video atop London's Tower Bridge. Avoid a selfie accident and check out the stories below. ", 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.". Here, he takes a selfie from high above Shanghai, China, with fellow stuntman Erik Biedron. The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. Luckily, the ball missed her head, and she could laugh at the close call. This is just one of many gasp-inducing pictures snapped by Daniel Lau, one of the world's most well-known daredevil photographers. Selfie while on the go; Don't take selfies while walking or driving. These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. This one was shot at the Kilauea Volcano. Another reason to stop taking pictures with wild animals. 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. 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. We're having a heart attack! "It could've bit his neck, and that would have been it. Then, we noticed the kid hanging off the back of the bike! To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. Avoid places with fast moving vehicles. Other causes of selfie-related deaths include animals, firearms and electrocution, the newspaper adds. The 43-year-old (whose name was not released by the police) apparently thought the gun was unloaded. The bear quickly attacked and despite attempts tointervene Bhataraperished on the spot. They were rushed to a district hospital in the province, but Farhan died that night due to excessive bleeding. At this point, almost everyone has taken out their smartphone to snap a photo of themselves. While Using A Selfie Stick, A Man Falls From A 100-Foot Cliff News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. This woman is filming herself as a wild cheetah sniffs her and gives her the once-over. For other inquiries, Contact Us. England and Wales company registration number 2008885, Subscribe to TheWeek. Here, jellyfish surround Cinzia Bismarck Osele, a scuba diver and photographer, on May 10, 2017, in Ras Umm Sid, Egypt. The shocking incident occurred after Sofia Cheung, 32, and three friends. One leading cause of death by selfie is drowning. Standing too close to water bodies, like for example, standing on top of a waterfall. 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After reading through these stories of people who were injured while taking a selfie, youll start to wonder how someone could be so careless. ), suggests there is little to celebrate about the craze.'. will gonna miss your chat every day. I take advantage of it," Thomas told CBS News. Instead of one death-by-selfie, the rescuers can count multiple fatalities when a shot like this goes wrong. They are called: Saturday and Sunday., The haunting photo has since been inundated with condolences, with one bereaved fan writing, RIP dont wanna believe this happened to you., Another lamented, thought better days are coming when Saturday and Sunday? Just saying. Yeah, probably not. Narcissists tend to overrate their talents and respond with anger to criticism. 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. She received an electric shock and fell to her death. 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This picture was taken near Sri Lanka's Nine Arch Bridge on active train tracks. THE deadly passion for selfies has now claimed the lives of 330 people across the globe, shocking new figures show. We really hope he's secured and not to her! In May 2014, Lee Thompson, founder of the adventure travel company The Flash Pack, persuaded the Brazilian tourism board to let him climb the city's world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue. He wasn't even participating in the event. In fact, a 2018 study reportedover 250 people worldwide passed between 2011 and 2017 trying to get the shot. A selfie of a friend taking a selfie while another friend takes a selfie as you all hang on the edge of a skyscraper? But lately, people have been taking selfies to extreme levels in order to get more likes and viral acclaim for their photo. Oh, wait. 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? Thomas describes himself as an "urban explorer.". 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. A Polish couple living in Portugal with their two young children stumbled off a cliff edge while trying to take a selfie. Once again, this photographer is fully aware of the dangers involved in his stunting. '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. 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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. But be careful out there, folks! Visit our corporate site www.futureplc.com Future Publishing Limited, Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping . "I have been diving for over a decade and done 1000's of dives around the world," he says. 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. (No need to check; you already know it's true.). Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? However, the rescuers can count multiple fatalities when a shot like this uses. 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