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The victim, 15-year-old Ramandeep Singh, had meant to tap the camera button but. Earlier this year we reported a girl in India taking selfies drowned when she was accidentally knocked into a river by an oblivious tourist. The facts speak for themselves. "This is all one big jungle gym, the city. The caption for this Instagram shot, translated to English, says it all: "What some people would not do for a selfie.". The World Animal Protection organization has started a campaign advocating that people stop taking selfies with wild animals, as seen here in Thailand. Canyoning is one of the world's fastest growing adventure sports. And then there's the unexpected surge of people taking selfies in the wilderness with bears. 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. In July, Chinese crane operator Xiao Qiumeifell 160 feet to her death filming a video for her 100,000 followers on social media. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. "I always went there for sunsets," Punkar told CBS News. And, in a harrowing incident last year, a Kazakhstan woman died after plummeting over 100 feet off a cliff in Turkey while posing for a photo to commemorate the end of the local coronavirus lockdown. 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. 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. India recorded the highest number of selfie-related deaths, with Russia, the United States and Pakistan also ranking highly. The running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, dates back to 1591. Remember, you cant get likes if youre not alive. Sounds like this guy uses Photoshop to make his viral shots. 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. , updated The country also saw 48 people injured when they were taking selfies during a bakery fire in Chennai. Good thing he was wearing that protective suit! She cites two studies that examined the prevalence of Facebook selfies in a sample of over 1,000 people. 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. Here's Angela Nikolau again, taking a selfie of herself taking a selfie while looking a looooong way down. 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. According to data compiled by Mashable, only eight people were known to have been killed by a shark that year. 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. 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. TFW a bear could viciously maul you at any moment. like the teen who fell to his death from a rooftop mall. 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 . Like Daniel Lau, Alexander Remnev is well-known for his selfie stunts. (Also, isn't that a perfectly good and supported platform beside them that they could've taken a photo from instead?). According to the National Safety Council, 1.6 million crashes a year are caused by cellphone use while driving. Wu Yongning, 26,died in November 2017 after falling from a 62-story building in the city of Changsha, China. By This volcano has been erupting continuously for several hundred years. In January 2020, Madalyn Davis, 21,plunged 100ft after climbing over a fence to pose for a sunrise photoin Diamond Bay near Sydney, Australia. In January 2020, Madalyn Davis, 21,plunged 100ft after climbing over a fence to pose for a sunrise photoin Diamond Bay near Sydney, Australia. The tower is more than 1,000 feet tall. View our online Press Pack. Some cyclists have spoken of how spectators should be banned from taking selfies while watching the Tour de France. Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. Tourist destinations such as Mumbai have gone so far as to designate selfie-free zones. Victor Thomas, 25, looking down from great heights in Manhattan. 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. Taking in the views of Mistras, Greece, from the top of Villehardouin's Castle is acceptable. A Russian teenager who scaled a St Petersburg railway bridge in a fatal attempt to take a spectacular photo plummeted 30ft to her death after losing her balance. 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. 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. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping slightly to 93. The 43 year old died along with six other staff members and friends. 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. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spain's Costa Blanca in 2019. 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. People Who Tragically Died While Trying to Take a Selfie. Oh, wait. Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. Other selfie accidents include mum -of-two Carmen Greenway, 41, who was also killed just. 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. Still, if she fell backwards while pulling off this silly stunt, she could've been seriously hurt. In May 2018, Odisha, India, Prabhu Bhataratriedto take a selfie with an injured bear while stopping at a bathroom on the way home from a wedding reception. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. We're having a heart attack! "Do you know how many people in the world have died due to selfie incidents?" 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. According to Gray, surveys of college students show the trait is far more prevalent today than even as recently as 30 years ago. In fact, you can probably find a selfie on your social media right now. 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. By Elisha Fieldstadt, Christina Capatides, Updated on: May 16, 2019 / 6:01 PM This counts as a selfie if you consider the person taking a picture of their feet. Oftentimes, these dangerous selfies are taken while traveling, with people scaling skyscrapers, cliffs and bridges to capture a photo to remember. 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.". ', The comments below have not been moderated, By This selfie-taker captioned his photo with, "Needed to take my artistic mind to a higher level". Sports reporter Kelly Nash was taking selfies at during a 2013 batting practice when a ball whizzed by her head. As if navigating through iceberg-flanked passageways simply wasn't enough. ', 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.'. Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. He was detained and interviewed but not arrested, according to local media reports. Put down your phone and read through this list of people who died while trying to take a selfie. First published on September 11, 2015 / 3:27 PM. These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. In this photo, the skyscrapers of Hong Kong set the shocking scene. A teenage boy in India shot himself in the head while posing for a selfie with his father's .32 caliber pistol. 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. Like many on our list, this adventurous selfie-taker seems well aware of the risks involved. 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. 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. 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 get it, Horseshoe Bend is a stunning photo backdrop. 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. 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. Selfie while on the go; Don't take selfies while walking or driving. All rights reserved. Remember, folks: The ocean is unpredictable! Individuals who are afraid of heights might want to skip this perch in Norway. Avoid a selfie accident and check out the stories below. We've seen the movie "Twister," and we know tornados can switch direction really fast! A Polish couple living in Portugal with their two young children stumbled off a cliff edge while trying to take 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. In recent years, Russia in particular has seen an influx in young thrill-seekers taking dangerous selfies. Japanese astronaut bravely took this shot, which required a special camera, while visiting the International Space Station. Instead of one death-by-selfie, the rescuers can count multiple fatalities when a shot like this goes wrong. Here are more daredevil selfies that need to be seen to be believed. That's just being a fool," Alex's mother Deborah told CBS Los Angeles. But when taken in dangerous circumstances, selfies can also be deadly. We've received your submission. He wasn't even participating in the event. 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 deadly passion for selfies has now claimed the lives of 330 people across the globe, shocking new figures show. This woman is filming herself as a wild cheetah sniffs her and gives her the once-over. "I have been diving for over a decade and done 1000's of dives around the world," he says. "Most dangerous selfie ever. Unfortunately, a landing plane's wing struck their heads, and they were both fatally injured, according to media reports. 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. This reporter decided to take a selfie from the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Boston during batting practice. Not this guy. While Using A Selfie Stick, A Man Falls From A 100-Foot Cliff 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. Ervin Punkar takes a selfie atop a crane in Tallinn, Estonia. will gonna miss your chat every day. One leading cause of death by selfie is drowning. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. 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. The Daily Telegraph notes that Aguilar's Facebook profile was full of snaps showing him posing alongside drinks, cars and women. But think of all the weird things youve done to get that perfect shot. Have a firm footing before attempting to take a selfie, and do not lean out too far. For the last few years, risk-takers have made their way onto its trestles for insane selfies. Sports selfies are on the rise, as well. 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. 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. 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. The old saying, "Jesus take the wheel," has a whole new meaning with this selfie. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. There have been so many injuries and deaths that the Russian Interior Ministry launched a "safe selfie" campaign a couple years ago. Sadness ranking:-5/10. Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. At least he's not at the very edge? Our list covers 7 Heartbreaking Deaths While Taking Selfies, throwing caution to. Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. "It could've bit his neck, and that would have been it. King Charles coronation: what happens, whos playing and will there be a bank holiday? Dan Avery For Dailymail.com We are no longer accepting comments on this article. In fact, a 2018 study reportedover 250 people worldwide passed between 2011 and 2017 trying to get the shot. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. This is just one of many gasp-inducing pictures snapped by Daniel Lau, one of the world's most well-known daredevil photographers. A photographer in San Diego shot this seconds before the couple was drenched by the waves. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. All Rights reserved. OK, cool. Cheung, who only had about 6,000 followers on Instagram at the time of her death, frequently posted pictures from risky locales. ), suggests there is little to celebrate about the craze.'. That happened," Nash wrote on Instagram. We really hope he's secured and not to her! The path up Huashan Mountain in Xian, China, is considered one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. 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. "Seems like a good place to stop and have a banana," said no one but the three people in this photo. The following year, a 32-year-old Spaniard was gored to death when he entered the running area to snap a selfie. This man took a selfie as a speeding train passed by, with a friend videotaping the entire thing. Yep, these selfie-takers really aren't selling the whole active volcano thing. 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? These two young women took this selfie on an airstrip in Mexico in March 2017. 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