But read the Instagram caption, and you'll see that he's actually advocating for responsible behavior. This Instagrammer said he was "trying to take a photo before being squished." 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. Marlene Zorah describes this selfie in front of Mount Yasur, a volcano in the Republic of Vanuatu, as the hardest selfie she ever took. At this point, almost everyone has taken out their smartphone to snap a photo of themselves. Here, he stands on the top of the highest tower in Tartu, Estonia, at sunrise. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. 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. "Seems like a good place to stop and have a banana," said no one but the three people in this photo. 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. 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. England and Wales company registration number 2008885, Subscribe to TheWeek. 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. 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. This has prompted some wildlife parks to tighten regulations as officials worry people will take selfies with wild bears. This cliffside in Greece is beautiful and all, but no thanks. 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. Apart from injuries, fatalities and tastelessness, one big issue with selfies appears to be their function as either a cause or consequence of narcissism. Thomas describes himself as an "urban explorer.". And frankly, we're disturbed. The running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, dates back to 1591. The World Animal Protection organization has started a campaign advocating that people stop taking selfies with wild animals, as seen here in Thailand. This woman is filming herself as a wild cheetah sniffs her and gives her the once-over. Some cyclists have spoken of how spectators should be banned from taking selfies while watching the Tour de France. 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. Narcissists tend to overrate their talents and respond with anger to criticism. 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. Karin Claesson snapped this photo of a man taking a selfie on the edge of a cliff at the Grand Canyon. This one, taken near Vanuatu's Ambrym volcano, is the most frightful of all. 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. rest in peace my pretty sofi.. 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. Oh, wait. Avoid places with fast moving vehicles. The bear quickly attacked and despite attempts tointervene Bhataraperished on the spot. The country also saw 48 people injured when they were taking selfies during a bakery fire in Chennai. Selfie while on the go; Don't take selfies while walking or driving. 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. 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. This picture was taken near Sri Lanka's Nine Arch Bridge on active train tracks. We really hope he's secured and not to her! On Instagram, he'll often share details about the lengths he goes to get the perfect, completely dangerous shot. The never-ending pursuit of the ultimate shot for social media sharing has reached a startling new height: 8,000 feet above sea level. First, we couldn't believe someone took a selfie while making this jump. Victor Thomas, 25, looking down from great heights in Manhattan. In 2018, a man was hit by a train trying to take the perfect picture. A 3-for-1 danger. 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. Suspects Charged in Tinder Murder: How Dangerous Is App Dating? A Hong Kong Instagram star tragically plummeted to her death after she slipped while snapping a selfie at a waterfall. 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? with the sound of not wanting to fall. Luckily, the ball missed her head, and she could laugh at the close call. Some photographers take different kinds of risks. Thousands of "urban explorers" or "roofers" across the world have taken to scaling skyscrapers, cranes and bridges to capture the perfect shot. The facts speak for themselves. You gotta wonder what kind of music he's listening to perhaps "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty? , updated Do you see what is in the background? We are no longer accepting comments on this article. For the last few years, risk-takers have made their way onto its trestles for insane selfies. Still, if she fell backwards while pulling off this silly stunt, she could've been seriously hurt. While we admit this is a cool shot, are you sure hanging out a window while traveling at high speeds is the right decision? "I could sit there for hours.". We're having a heart attack! Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spain's Costa Blanca in 2019. 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? Pictures like this prove that dangerous selfies constitute one of the dumbest tourist behaviors ever. The Daily Telegraph notes that Aguilar's Facebook profile was full of snaps showing him posing alongside drinks, cars and women. 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 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. ', 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 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. 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. 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. Another reason to stop taking pictures with wild animals. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. You know, just a casual hike with your dog. Visit our corporate site www.futureplc.com Future Publishing Limited, Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. It is important that you get specific training before just jumping in the water with sharks. The intrepid gal had frequently posted pics of herself posing on the edges of steep cliffs to her Instagram account, where she included the tagline, Life should be fun not dumb., Cheungs last-ever Instagram pic, from July 9, depicted the bombshell sitting in the surf while holding a boogie board. Thomas has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram. Researchers used reports in English-language news outlets to tally the number of deaths, meaning that the true number could be even higher when accounting for incidents that may not have been reported in the anglophone media. 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 guy seems unenthused, but at least he's not as bad as the woman looking down at her cellphone. Beautiful shots are key if you want to be Insta-famous, but is this taking things a bit too far? We are really stoked for her, but why aren't her eye goggles pulled up?! She received an electric shock and fell to her death. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping slightly to 93. Here, he takes a selfie from high above Shanghai, China, with fellow stuntman Erik Biedron. Police search allotment sheds for Constance Marten's missing baby. 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 tower is more than 1,000 feet tall. We've received your submission. In January 2020, Madalyn Davis, 21,plunged 100ft after climbing over a fence to pose for a sunrise photoin Diamond Bay near Sydney, Australia. Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. This is NOT recommended by any conversationists. 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 country also saw 48 people injured when they were taking selfies during a bakery fire in Chennai. Still, would we attempt this shot? This is just one of many gasp-inducing pictures snapped by Daniel Lau, one of the world's most well-known daredevil photographers. The 43-year-old (whose name was not released by the police) apparently thought the gun was unloaded. But when taken in dangerous circumstances, selfies can also be deadly. These two young women took this selfie on an airstrip in Mexico in March 2017. This much closer to the sun, we really hope they're wearing sunblock. Have a firm footing before attempting to take a selfie, and do not lean out too far. 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. According to Gray, surveys of college students show the trait is far more prevalent today than even as recently as 30 years ago. "This is all one big jungle gym, the city. All Rights reserved. (Also, isn't that a perfectly good and supported platform beside them that they could've taken a photo from instead?). Ervin Punkar takes a selfie atop a crane in Tallinn, Estonia. 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 Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. While selfies are sometimes considered tools for empowerment, numerous studies have linked looking at selfies to body-image issues among young women. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, 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', Worlds deadly selfie addiction revealed as 330 people are killed in cliff plunges, electrocutions and drownings, Frogmore eviction shows King Charles has drawn a line with Harry - now he must do two more things with the spoilt brat, Harry's vicious attacks on Camilla could not be forgiven by King Charles - he had to hit back, Constance Marten: Baby's body found after massive police search, as cops question runaway aristocrat & Mark Gordon, Rishi Sunak to finally unveil delayed small boats law next week after Brexit win, Ministers vow to never use draconian spy law to jail journalists, plunged 100ft after climbing over a fence to pose for a sunrise photo, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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