A selfie of a friend taking a selfie while another friend takes a selfie as you all hang on the edge of a skyscraper? The Maritime and Coastguard Agency chastised these photo-takers, saying, "No selfie is worth risking your life for.". The caption for this Instagram shot, translated to English, says it all: "What some people would not do for a selfie.". In July, Chinese crane operator Xiao Qiumeifell 160 feet to her death filming a video for her 100,000 followers on social media. These two young women took this selfie on an airstrip in Mexico in March 2017. How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? Her friend said they were drinking and did not see the approaching train on the other track. His family said that he was due to begin classes at a local community college within the month. Human-wildlife conflict is a pressing issue greatly affecting the chances of survival for many animals on our planet, including elephants. But more people have died taking selfies than were killed by sharks. Good thing he was wearing that protective suit! 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. Three members of the same family drownedwhile trying to take a selfie in a deep pond. Umm, yeah. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. We really hope he's secured and not to her! Here, he takes a selfie from high above Shanghai, China, with fellow stuntman Erik Biedron. This Instagrammer said she was attacked by her co-starring monkey soon after the selfie was taken he wanted her beads. But death by selfie at a temple built for human sacrifice begs the question: How far would you go to get that killer shot? 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. This past January, an Indian woman plunged to her death while taking selfies near a waterfall. Phew. OK, here's a volcano shot we can kind of get behind. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. '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. 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. 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The climb was not a first for Lau. Marlene Zorah describes this selfie in front of Mount Yasur, a volcano in the Republic of Vanuatu, as the hardest selfie she ever took. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping slightly to 93. 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. 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. 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. Some outlets have taken to calling it a "spacie.". 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Yep, these selfie-takers really aren't selling the whole active volcano thing. Ervin Punkar repeats his high-altitude photo stunt in Amsterdam. That same month, visitors to Birling Gap in East Sussex were seen snapping pics of themselveson the quickly eroding cliff. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. But when taken in dangerous circumstances, selfies can also be deadly. Remember, you cant get likes if youre not alive. As a matter of fact, we do. 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 reporter decided to take a selfie from the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Boston during batting practice. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping . In January 2020, Madalyn Davis, 21,plunged 100ft after climbing over a fence to pose for a sunrise photoin Diamond Bay near Sydney, Australia. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In 2018, a man was hit by a train trying to take the perfect picture. Thanks for contacting us. "Most dangerous selfie ever. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Canyoning is one of the world's fastest growing adventure sports. This is NOT recommended by any conversationists. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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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. As pandemic lockdowns ease, the number of selfie deaths has leaped from seven in 2020 to 24 in the first three-quarters of 2021. After reading through these stories of people who were injured while taking a selfie, youll start to wonder how someone could be so careless. 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. Beautiful shots are key if you want to be Insta-famous, but is this taking things a bit too far? The video continues as he crashes into the canoe and truck. 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. A Tennessee college student was arrested after he took this selfie on an unauthorized section of the Brooklyn Bridge in June 2015. Individuals who are afraid of heights might want to skip this perch in Norway. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. The bear quickly attacked and despite attempts tointervene Bhataraperished on the spot. Rio de Janeiro's Serra do Mar features a stunning gorge bridge with active trains. The path up Huashan Mountain in Xian, China, is considered one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. 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. We know this snowboarding selfie was shot with a virtual reality camera, but those trees look awfully close. "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. 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. This cliffside in Greece is beautiful and all, but no thanks. Nearly a dozen people have fallen off of bridges taking selfies since 2014, including a woman who tumbled from Spain's Puente de Triana bridge. We've seen the movie "Twister," and we know tornados can switch direction really fast! 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. 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. But this makes our rational minds hurt. Despite the risk, people still seem intent on taking incredibly risky selfies like this one. Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. The woman suffered a severed leg and later died in hospital. Find out more on CBSN: On Assignment. 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. . First published on September 11, 2015 / 3:27 PM. This selfie-taker captioned his photo with, "Needed to take my artistic mind to a higher level". Standing too close to water bodies, like for example, standing on top of a waterfall. Yes, we know this spot in Rio is an optical illusion and that there is actually ground very close to the protruding rock. This pic from Yekaterinburg, Russia, is dizzying and more than a little alarming. In January 2017, YouTuber and stuntman CassOnline posted a GoPro selfie video atop London's Tower Bridge. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Sports reporter Kelly Nash was taking selfies at during a 2013 batting practice when a ball whizzed by her head. Just for the record, you're not allowed to climb on the Brooklyn Bridge. 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. 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. . Like Daniel Lau, Alexander Remnev is well-known for his selfie stunts. In August 2014, Toronto-based storm chaserGeorge Kourounissnapped this selfie in front of an active volcano. In this photo, the skyscrapers of Hong Kong set the shocking scene. The never-ending pursuit of the ultimate shot for social media sharing has reached a startling new height: 8,000 feet above sea level. Dear train conductor: We don't know who you are but thank you for giving this train selfie-taker a swift one! 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. We've received your submission. Alex Gomez, 36, of California, was badly bitten in August 2015 when he tried to take a selfie with a four-foot rattlesnake. The victim, 15-year-old Ramandeep Singh, had meant to tap the camera button but. The old saying, "Jesus take the wheel," has a whole new meaning with this selfie. This picture was taken near Sri Lanka's Nine Arch Bridge on active train tracks. 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. Avoid a selfie accident and check out the stories below. 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. You dont want to end up in intensive care, or worse, just because you had to get the perfect picture. We are just sayin'. Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. The running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, dates back to 1591. 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. ), suggests there is little to celebrate about the craze.'. "This is all one big jungle gym, the city. 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. Eagle Point is a popular spot along Grand Canyon West, but most tourists don't get this close to the edge. Apart from injuries, fatalities and tastelessness, one big issue with selfies appears to be their function as either a cause or consequence of narcissism. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. A Polish couple living in Portugal with their two young children stumbled off a cliff edge while trying to take a selfie. These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. 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. Victor Thomas, 25, looking down from great heights in Manhattan. 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. 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. Here, jellyfish surround Cinzia Bismarck Osele, a scuba diver and photographer, on May 10, 2017, in Ras Umm Sid, Egypt. with the sound of not wanting to fall. While we admit this is a cool shot, are you sure hanging out a window while traveling at high speeds is the right decision? Thomas has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram. All Rights reserved. Suspects Charged in Tinder Murder: How Dangerous Is App Dating? If you want to take an amazing selfie, absolutely go for it. View our online Press Pack. 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The World Animal Protection organization has started a campaign advocating that people stop taking selfies with wild animals, as seen here in Thailand. They were rushed to a district hospital in the province, but Farhan died that night due to excessive bleeding. This counts as a selfie if you consider the person taking a picture of their feet. Yongning was known to post dramatic videos of himself atop tall buildings without using safety equipment. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. At least he's not at the very edge? Train selfies became such a problem in places like Sri Lanka and India that they have been banned. 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. Thousands of "urban explorers" or "roofers" across the world have taken to scaling skyscrapers, cranes and bridges to capture the perfect shot. The following year, a 32-year-old Spaniard was gored to death when he entered the running area to snap a selfie. The 43-year-old (whose name was not released by the police) apparently thought the gun was unloaded. A 3-for-1 danger. This selfie-snapper took pride in taking his picture while driving, saying he was merely "clowning around." '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. She didn't notice until she looked at her pictures. Just one of the most dangerous sea animals. She cites two studies that examined the prevalence of Facebook selfies in a sample of over 1,000 people. The resulting pictures, 124 feet up, were featured on Thompson's travel blog in apostcalled "Christ, this is one EPIC selfie!". Still, if she fell backwards while pulling off this silly stunt, she could've been seriously hurt. Or is she bored and just checking her phone? 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. Ervin Punkar climbs to great heights to take captivating selfies. Here's Angela Nikolau again, taking a selfie of herself taking a selfie while looking a looooong way down. Other causes of selfie-related deaths include animals, firearms and electrocution, the newspaper adds. This is just one of many gasp-inducing pictures snapped by Daniel Lau, one of the world's most well-known daredevil photographers. Narcissists tend to overrate their talents and respond with anger to criticism. 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. Photographer Nadia Aly took this selfie with tons of jellyfish as she was scuba diving in the appropriately-named Jellyfish Lake in Palau, Oceania. Three members of the same family drownedwhile trying to take a selfie in a deep pond. This much closer to the sun, we really hope they're wearing sunblock. Here are more daredevil selfies that need to be seen to be believed. 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 caption read, Better Days are coming. Some cyclists have spoken of how spectators should be banned from taking selfies while watching the Tour de France. While selfies are sometimes considered tools for empowerment, numerous studies have linked looking at selfies to body-image issues among young women. A Hong Kong Instagram star tragically plummeted to her death after she slipped while snapping a selfie at a waterfall. 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. Turnips vs. tomatoes: should salad crisis force UK shoppers back to their roots? This woman's boyfriend hashtagged "don't try this at home," "leave it to the selfie pros" and "dangerous woman" about her selfie at Rolley Falls in British Columbia. Men in the sample who posted a greater number of selfies were more likely to show evidence of narcissism. "I always went there for sunsets," Punkar told CBS News. You gotta wonder what kind of music he's listening to perhaps "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty? 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? 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. , updated Visit our corporate site www.futureplc.com Future Publishing Limited, Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. A Hong Kong Instagram star tragically plummeted to her death after she slipped while snapping a selfie at a waterfall. We're having a heart attack! In 2016, a man from Concrete, Washington,fatally shot himself in the face while trying to take a selfie. Millions of people hold up their phones every day to snap a selfie to share with friends. Do selfies and narcissism correlate? When it comes to locations, the most common one for a selfie death or injury is a railway line. Drowning, falls, fires and automobile accidents were among the leading causes of death, according. 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. But the pastime comes with great risks. 18:29 GMT 04 Oct 2021 Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spains Costa Blanca in 2019. But be careful out there, folks! They are also more likely to bully and less likely to help others. All rights reserved. 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. It's hard to tell from this shot, but the ancient volcano is more than 800-feet high. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. "Seems like a good place to stop and have a banana," said no one but the three people in this photo. In this case, what he's standing on the edge of is a canyon in Utah's Canyonlands National Park. Yeah, probably not. (How did she even get there?!). 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/ Let's try this again: Selfie + animals = No bueno. People Who Tragically Died While Trying to Take a Selfie. A tourist visiting Hawaii posted this dangerous selfie in front of flowing lava. A man fell to his death at the Grand Canyon in April, but that didn't deter this man from snatching a selfie. Another reason to stop taking pictures with wild animals. So many people have taken #BearSelfies that the U.S. Forest Service decided to issue an advisory warning visitors to keep their distance. Maybe this scary photo will convince you to stop following dangerous selfie-takers so they will stop taking these risks? A teenage boy in India shot himself in the head while posing for a selfie with his father's .32 caliber pistol. 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. 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. "Do you know how many people in the world have died due to selfie incidents?" Luckily, the ball missed her head, and she could laugh at the close call. Some photographers take different kinds of risks. Here, he stands on the top of the highest tower in Tartu, Estonia, at sunrise. Cheungs not the first to perish while snapping an ill-advised pic. It's better for us and the sharks this way.". "It was one hell of a ninja mission and about a 30 minutes to climb to the top," Punkar told CBS News. 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. 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. Is this woman seriously so busy that she's looking at her other cellphone while snapping this selfie? The 43 year old died along with six other staff members and friends. But did you know it can turn deadly? Instead of one death-by-selfie, the rescuers can count multiple fatalities when a shot like this goes wrong. 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. 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 Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Here's another man taking a selfie during Pamplona, Spain's famous bull run. (No need to check; you already know it's true.). 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. India has seen the most selfie deaths by far, with over 180 since 2011. Granted, fatal alligator attacks are super rare; since 1973, there have only been 24 reported. There have been so many injuries and deaths that the Russian Interior Ministry launched a "safe selfie" campaign a couple years ago. like the teen who fell to his death from a rooftop mall. What friend thought taking a photo of a friend goofing off like this for a photo was a good idea? 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. '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. According to The Local, the Andalusian man was killed instantly by the 35,000 volt charge, but another member of the group survived the shock. Taking in the views of Mistras, Greece, from the top of Villehardouin's Castle is acceptable. 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