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", 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.". Millions of people hold up their phones every day to snap a selfie to share with friends. We really hope he's secured and not to her! 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. Apart from injuries, fatalities and tastelessness, one big issue with selfies appears to be their function as either a cause or consequence of narcissism. A Hong Kong Instagram star tragically plummeted to her death after she slipped while snapping a selfie at a waterfall. Her friend said they were drinking and did not see the approaching train on the other track. But more people have died taking selfies than were killed by sharks. Samira and Raza Chaudry taking selfies with their children while on holiday last year. It is important that you get specific training before just jumping in the water with sharks. Is this woman seriously so busy that she's looking at her other cellphone while snapping this selfie? By Elisha Fieldstadt, Christina Capatides, Updated on: May 16, 2019 / 6:01 PM We want to hear it. This one, taken near Vanuatu's Ambrym volcano, is the most frightful of all. Beautiful shots are key if you want to be Insta-famous, but is this taking things a bit too far? 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Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. The climb was not a first for Lau. The video continues as he crashes into the canoe and truck. Granted, fatal alligator attacks are super rare; since 1973, there have only been 24 reported. This one was shot at the Kilauea Volcano. 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. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spain's Costa Blanca in 2019. Seven passengers rushed to hospital after 'severe turbulence' on flight, Gabby Petito's family claim cop knew Laundrie was threat in lawsuit update, Jury inspect eerie Murdaugh murder scene where mom & son were executed, US Navy faces being totally outgunned by China in just seven years, says expert, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Guilherme Chiapetti died taking a selfie at a beauty spot in Brazil, Nirupama Prajapati moments before she was knocked into the water, Cyclist Carmen Greenaway moments before she hit a bump in the road, Three members of the same family drowned in a deep pond taking a selfie, Madalyn Davis died taking selfie in Australia, A helicopter crashed while carrying people for 'shoe selfies', Chilling moment killer husband lures pregnant wife to rocky cliff edge for selfie before pushing her off'. But the following shots, we think, took things too far. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Yeah, probably not. There have been so many injuries and deaths that the Russian Interior Ministry launched a "safe selfie" campaign a couple years ago. Writing for Psychology Today, Peter Gray describes narcissism as 'an inflated view of the self, coupled with a relative indifference to others.'. Yep, these selfie-takers really aren't selling the whole active volcano thing. This is just one of many gasp-inducing pictures snapped by Daniel Lau, one of the world's most well-known daredevil photographers. This reporter decided to take a selfie from the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Boston during batting practice. 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. All Rights reserved. We're not trying to criticize your work ethic, but should you really be taking selfies while jumping out of a plane, be it for combat or training? This Instagrammer said he was "trying to take a photo before being squished." 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Some photographers take different kinds of risks. 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. ', 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.'. The caption read, Better Days are coming. "I could sit there for hours.". Drowning, falls, fires and automobile accidents were among the leading causes of death, according to the report. OK, cool. 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. The following year, a 32-year-old Spaniard was gored to death when he entered the running area to snap a selfie. 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 lake is considered safe for snorkeling, with only scuba diving off-limits to tourists not because of the jellyfish, but due to high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide in the water. 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. (No need to check; you already know it's true.). Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. 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 Just one of the most dangerous sea animals. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The country also saw 48 people injured when they were taking selfies during a bakery fire in Chennai. Or is she bored and just checking her phone? 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. 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. Pictures like this prove that dangerous selfies constitute one of the dumbest tourist behaviors ever. 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. This woman is filming herself as a wild cheetah sniffs her and gives her the once-over. Unfortunately, two selfie-related deaths have taken place here since 2018. In January 2020, Madalyn Davis, 21,plunged 100ft after climbing over a fence to pose for a sunrise photoin Diamond Bay near Sydney, Australia. But did you know it can turn deadly? Karin Claesson snapped this photo of a man taking a selfie on the edge of a cliff at the Grand Canyon. 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. The shocking incident occurred after Sofia Cheung, 32, and three friends. "Seems like a good place to stop and have a banana," said no one but the three people in this photo. "It was one hell of a ninja mission and about a 30 minutes to climb to the top," Punkar told CBS News. There's always something to worry about - do you know what it is? This picture was taken near Sri Lanka's Nine Arch Bridge on active train tracks. Human-wildlife conflict is a pressing issue greatly affecting the chances of survival for many animals on our planet, including elephants. He did and, thankfully, survived to tell the tale. Men in the sample who posted a greater number of selfies were more likely to show evidence of narcissism. All rights reserved. This man climbed Mount Evans in the Rocky Mountains and knew his cliffside shot was dangerous he even joked about giving his mom a heart attack. Ervin Punkar repeats his high-altitude photo stunt in Amsterdam. But did you know it can turn deadly? We've seen the movie "Twister," and we know tornados can switch direction really fast! '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. Three members of the same family drownedwhile trying to take a selfie in a deep pond. The bear was later treated for its injuries. Dan Avery For Dailymail.com, Would you risk your life for a SELFIE? Thousands of "urban explorers" or "roofers" across the world have taken to scaling skyscrapers, cranes and bridges to capture the perfect shot. Always make your living doing something you enjoy. Thomas describes himself as an "urban explorer.". 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. "This is all one big jungle gym, the city. The country also saw 48 people injured when they were taking selfies during a bakery fire in Chennai. 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. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping . One leading cause of death by selfie is drowning. 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. 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. While Using A Selfie Stick, A Man Falls From A 100-Foot Cliff This Instagrammer said she was attacked by her co-starring monkey soon after the selfie was taken he wanted her beads. Victor Thomas, 25, looking down from great heights in Manhattan. We get it, Horseshoe Bend is a stunning photo backdrop. How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? In recent years, Russia in particular has seen an influx in young thrill-seekers taking dangerous selfies. 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. While we admit this is a cool shot, are you sure hanging out a window while traveling at high speeds is the right decision? "Most dangerous selfie ever. While selfies are sometimes considered tools for empowerment, numerous studies have linked looking at selfies to body-image issues among young women. For the last few years, risk-takers have made their way onto its trestles for insane selfies. A Polish couple living in Portugal with their two young children stumbled off a cliff edge while trying to take a selfie. But lately, people have been taking selfies to extreme levels in order to get more likes and viral acclaim for their photo. Some might even say too dangerous. Do selfies and narcissism correlate? Three members of the same family drownedwhile trying to take a selfie in a deep pond. On Instagram, he'll often share details about the lengths he goes to get the perfect, completely dangerous shot. The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. , updated The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. According to the National Safety Council, 1.6 million crashes a year are caused by cellphone use while driving. 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. A selfie of a friend taking a selfie while another friend takes a selfie as you all hang on the edge of a skyscraper? Once again, this photographer is fully aware of the dangers involved in his stunting. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. This French skier got a great shot, but did he land on his feet? This has prompted some wildlife parks to tighten regulations as officials worry people will take selfies with wild bears. Here, jellyfish surround Cinzia Bismarck Osele, a scuba diver and photographer, on May 10, 2017, in Ras Umm Sid, Egypt. 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. Put down your phone and read through this list of people who died while trying to take a selfie. 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. "I always went there for sunsets," Punkar told CBS News. The old saying, "Jesus take the wheel," has a whole new meaning with this selfie. 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. You gotta wonder what kind of music he's listening to perhaps "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty? All you need to know about everything that matters. 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. 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. This volcano has been erupting continuously for several hundred years. According to Gray, surveys of college students show the trait is far more prevalent today than even as recently as 30 years ago. 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. Individuals who are afraid of heights might want to skip this perch in Norway. Yongning was known to post dramatic videos of himself atop tall buildings without using safety equipment. 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. "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. I take advantage of it," Thomas told CBS News. . 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. 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. like the teen who fell to his death from a rooftop mall. Find out more on CBSN: On Assignment. Thanks for contacting us. Still, would we attempt this shot? THE deadly passion for selfies has now claimed the lives of 330 people across the globe, shocking new figures show. "Do you know how many people in the world have died due to selfie incidents?" Cheung, who only had about 6,000 followers on Instagram at the time of her death, frequently posted pictures from risky locales. "I have spent a lot of time in the water gaining experience. Here, he poses with friends in Shanghai, looking like he hasn't got a care in the world. 'However, the evidence, on balance (combined with people and animals dying! Oh good. 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. A 3-for-1 danger. In January 2020, Madalyn Davis, 21,plunged 100ft after climbing over a fence to pose for a sunrise photoin Diamond Bay near Sydney, Australia. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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/ 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.". We are just sayin'. rest in peace my pretty sofi.. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Umm, yeah. A photographer in San Diego shot this seconds before the couple was drenched by the waves. Other selfie accidents include mum -of-two Carmen Greenway, 41, who was also killed just. It's better for us and the sharks this way.". Sure, keeping your face covered seems super important here. But when taken in dangerous circumstances, selfies can also be deadly. Amateur photographer Xenia Ignatyeva lost her footing on the bridge and grabbed a nearby cable, which turned out to be live. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. will gonna miss your chat every day. Some outlets have taken to calling it a "spacie.". 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. Instead of one death-by-selfie, the rescuers can count multiple fatalities when a shot like this goes wrong. Avoid a selfie accident and check out the stories below. The facts speak for themselves. She cites two studies that examined the prevalence of Facebook selfies in a sample of over 1,000 people. Lots of hikers at Horseshoe Bend, Arizona, want to nab the perfect selfie. 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. But be careful out there, folks! 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. OK, here's a volcano shot we can kind of get behind. The shocking incident occurred after Sofia Cheung, 32, and three friends embarked on a trip to Ha Pak Lai park around 11 a.m. Saturday, the Sun reported. Police have called his actions "irresponsible and illegal.". (Also, isn't that a perfectly good and supported platform beside them that they could've taken a photo from instead?). This counts as a selfie if you consider the person taking a picture of their feet. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Rio de Janeiro's Serra do Mar features a stunning gorge bridge with active trains. This guy seems unenthused, but at least he's not as bad as the woman looking down at her cellphone. Next time you are setting up a thermal camera to record lava lake activity, you might as well snap a quick selfie. 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'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. England and Wales company registration number 2008885, Subscribe to TheWeek. 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. You know, just a casual hike with your dog. 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. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By Dan Avery For Dailymail.com The influencer had decided to take selfies at the edge of a waterfall at the parks Pineapple Mountain site a locale popular with hikers at sunset when she apparently lost her footing and fell into the 16-foot pool below. . 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