Photographer Nadia Aly took this selfie with tons of jellyfish as she was scuba diving in the appropriately-named Jellyfish Lake in Palau, Oceania. In January 2017, YouTuber and stuntman CassOnline posted a GoPro selfie video atop London's Tower Bridge. Over the past decade, each year has seen tragic deaths including people falling off cliffs, being electrocuted or drowned in the search for the perfect picture. The climb was not a first for Lau. 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. "Seems like a good place to stop and have a banana," said no one but the three people in this photo. Dan Avery For Dailymail.com 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. 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. Luckily, the lions are too busy eating to make these guys lunch. 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. 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. Japanese astronaut bravely took this shot, which required a special camera, while visiting the International Space Station. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping . They were rushed to a district hospital in the province, but Farhan died that night due to excessive bleeding. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. The Daily Telegraph notes that Aguilar's Facebook profile was full of snaps showing him posing alongside drinks, cars and women. A photographer in San Diego shot this seconds before the couple was drenched by the waves. But the following shots, we think, took things too far. Find out more on CBSN: On Assignment. This counts as a selfie if you consider the person taking a picture of their feet. We're having a heart attack! These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. Luckily, the ball missed her head, and she could laugh at the close call. 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. Instead of one death-by-selfie, the rescuers can count multiple fatalities when a shot like this goes wrong. This one was shot at the Kilauea Volcano. She cites two studies that examined the prevalence of Facebook selfies in a sample of over 1,000 people. 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/ 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. Other causes of selfie-related deaths include animals, firearms and electrocution, the newspaper adds. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Samira and Raza Chaudry taking selfies with their children while on holiday last year. India has seen the most selfie deaths by far, with over 180 since 2011. So many people have taken #BearSelfies that the U.S. Forest Service decided to issue an advisory warning visitors to keep their distance. The video continues as he crashes into the canoe and truck. All rights reserved. Then, we noticed the kid hanging off the back of the bike! Dear train conductor: We don't know who you are but thank you for giving this train selfie-taker a swift one! A teenage boy in India shot himself in the head while posing for a selfie with his father's .32 caliber pistol. 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National Geographic explorer and "storm chaser" George Kourounis is known for his, frankly, kind of insane photos and selfies. 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. This one, taken near Vanuatu's Ambrym volcano, is the most frightful of all. Here are more daredevil selfies that need to be seen to be believed. 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. 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. Experts say as social media evolves people are willing to put themselves in more and more dangerous situations. Alex Gomez, 36, of California, was badly bitten in August 2015 when he tried to take a selfie with a four-foot rattlesnake. The caption for this Instagram shot, translated to English, says it all: "What some people would not do for a selfie.". While balancing on a rock staircase in Oran, Algeria, this hiker flashed a peace-sign gesture. That same month, visitors to Birling Gap in East Sussex were seen snapping pics of themselveson the quickly eroding cliff. Sadness ranking:-5/10. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency chastised these photo-takers, saying, "No selfie is worth risking your life for.". Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Avoid a selfie accident and check out the stories below. When Hawaiis Kilauea volcano erupted, local authorities issued official warnings about the danger of posing for photos. Oscar Otero Aguilar made international headlines after he accidentally shot himself dead while posing for a selfie with a handgun. Thousands of "urban explorers" or "roofers" across the world have taken to scaling skyscrapers, cranes and bridges to capture the perfect shot. 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. 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 the 24 deaths so far in 2021 are shy of the record 107 fatalities in 2017, Rhino Safety director Simon Walter said the number could continue to rise with the toxic combination of lockdown FOMO (fear of missing out) and relaxed travel measures. 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.". OK, here's a volcano shot we can kind of get behind. This photo from Jellyfish Lake in Palau, Oceania, actually looks way more dangerous than it is. 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. In 2015, more people died from taking selfies than from shark attacks. 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. 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. '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. 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. Lots of hikers at Horseshoe Bend, Arizona, want to nab the perfect selfie. Sports selfies are on the rise, as well. While we admit this is a cool shot, are you sure hanging out a window while traveling at high speeds is the right decision? 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This reporter decided to take a selfie from the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Boston during batting practice. '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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. As if navigating through iceberg-flanked passageways simply wasn't enough. Ervin Punkar climbs to great heights to take captivating selfies. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. We've seen the movie "Twister," and we know tornados can switch direction really fast! Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. The shocking incident occurred after Sofia Cheung, 32, and three friends. Maybe this scary photo will convince you to stop following dangerous selfie-takers so they will stop taking these risks? While selfies are sometimes considered tools for empowerment, numerous studies have linked looking at selfies to body-image issues among young women. There have been so many injuries and deaths that the Russian Interior Ministry launched a "safe selfie" campaign a couple years ago. ), suggests there is little to celebrate about the craze.'. He wasn't even participating in the event. People really don't seem to be afraid of volcanoes. But this makes our rational minds hurt. 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. All Rights reserved. 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. Suspects Charged in Tinder Murder: How Dangerous Is App Dating? However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping slightly to 93. "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. A Polish couple living in Portugal with their two young children stumbled off a cliff edge while trying to take a selfie. The tower is more than 1,000 feet tall. This is NOT recommended by any conversationists. The path up Huashan Mountain in Xian, China, is considered one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. Narcissists tend to overrate their talents and respond with anger to criticism. Punkar poses atop a building in Tallinn, Estonia. We want to hear it. Just for the record, you're not allowed to climb on the Brooklyn Bridge. "I always went there for sunsets," Punkar told CBS News. According to data compiled by Mashable, only eight people were known to have been killed by a shark that year. 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. 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 French skier got a great shot, but did he land on his feet? Start your free trial, Jason Arday, illiterate until 18, becomes youngest black Cambridge professor, Ministers considered killing all cats during pandemic. 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Cheung, who only had about 6,000 followers on Instagram at the time of her death, frequently posted pictures from risky locales. 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. This has prompted some wildlife parks to tighten regulations as officials worry people will take selfies with wild bears. What friend thought taking a photo of a friend goofing off like this for a photo was a good idea? TFW a bear could viciously maul you at any moment. Other selfie accidents include mum -of-two Carmen Greenway, 41, who was also killed just. 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. With over 300,000 followers, this beautiful couple has made it their thing to show their love as they travel the world. All they left behind was a selfie which they took minutes after take off. Visit our corporate site www.futureplc.com Future Publishing Limited, Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. 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? Over the past decade, each year has seen tragic deaths including people falling off cliffs, being electrocuted or drowned in the search for the perfect picture. Granted, fatal alligator attacks are super rare; since 1973, there have only been 24 reported. The old saying, "Jesus take the wheel," has a whole new meaning with this selfie. Bhatara's friends reportedly tried to deter him from taking the selfie, but he ignored the warnings and got up close to the animal for a picture. But did you know it can turn deadly? A Tennessee college student was arrested after he took this selfie on an unauthorized section of the Brooklyn Bridge in June 2015. Earlier this year we reported a girl in India taking selfies drowned when she was accidentally knocked into a river by an oblivious tourist. In August 2014, Toronto-based storm chaserGeorge Kourounissnapped this selfie in front of an active volcano. Phew. 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. Eagle Point is a popular spot along Grand Canyon West, but most tourists don't get this close to the edge. Men in the sample who posted a greater number of selfies were more likely to show evidence of narcissism. Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. In 2016, a man from Concrete, Washington,fatally shot himself in the face while trying to take a selfie. 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. Like many on our list, this adventurous selfie-taker seems well aware of the risks involved. Thanks for contacting us. THE deadly passion for selfies has now claimed the lives of 330 people across the globe, shocking new figures show. A selfie of a friend taking a selfie while another friend takes a selfie as you all hang on the edge of a skyscraper? 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 43-year-old (whose name was not released by the police) apparently thought the gun was unloaded. Turnips vs. tomatoes: should salad crisis force UK shoppers back to their roots? We really hope he's secured and not to her! The World Animal Protection organization has started a campaign advocating that people stop taking selfies with wild animals, as seen here in Thailand. Three members of the same family drownedwhile trying to take a selfie in a deep pond. Why do people risk their lives for the perfect selfie. On Instagram, he'll often share details about the lengths he goes to get the perfect, completely dangerous shot. "I don't always take selfies, but when I do, they're dangerous," he writes. The amount of young people who have passedwhiletaking a selfie is staggering. The caption read, Better Days are coming. Many of these extreme selfies have led to the people taking the photographs to be left in critical condition, or worse, to perish fromthe act. You gotta wonder what kind of music he's listening to perhaps "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty? 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. The country also saw 48 people injured when they were taking selfies during a bakery fire in Chennai. Two visitors diedin March 2019 after falling several hundred feet while attempting to take photos at the Grand Canyon. Writing for Psychology Today, Peter Gray describes narcissism as 'an inflated view of the self, coupled with a relative indifference to others.'. Some cyclists have spoken of how spectators should be banned from taking selfies while watching the Tour de France. Here, jellyfish surround Cinzia Bismarck Osele, a scuba diver and photographer, on May 10, 2017, in Ras Umm Sid, Egypt. She received an electric shock and fell to her death. We are just sayin'. The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. The Week is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. The running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, dates back to 1591. 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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The bear quickly attacked and despite attempts tointervene Bhataraperished on the spot. A man posted: "So my girlfriend just sent me this selfie. But lately, people have been taking selfies to extreme levels in order to get more likes and viral acclaim for their photo. The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. rest in peace my pretty sofi.. Canyoning is one of the world's fastest growing adventure sports. 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 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. I love you always. "I have been diving for over a decade and done 1000's of dives around the world," he says. In January 2020, Madalyn Davis, 21,plunged 100ft after climbing over a fence to pose for a sunrise photoin Diamond Bay near Sydney, Australia. As pandemic lockdowns ease, the number of selfie deaths has leaped from seven in 2020 to 24 in the first three-quarters of 2021. 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Individuals who are afraid of heights might want to skip this perch in Norway. This man took a selfie as a speeding train passed by, with a friend videotaping the entire thing. 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. 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. But death by selfie at a temple built for human sacrifice begs the question: How far would you go to get that killer shot? The bear was later treated for its injuries. The country also saw 48 people injured when they were taking selfies during a bakery fire in Chennai. 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. Train selfies became such a problem in places like Sri Lanka and India that they have been banned. The following year, a 32-year-old Spaniard was gored to death when he entered the running area to snap a selfie. 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. These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. 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. But think of all the weird things youve done to get that perfect shot. The woman suffered a severed leg and later died in hospital. That's just being a fool," Alex's mother Deborah told CBS Los Angeles. Once again, this photographer is fully aware of the dangers involved in his stunting. Still, if she fell backwards while pulling off this silly stunt, she could've been seriously hurt. ', 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.'. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Young mom dies hours after getting liposuction at a shopping center, Missing dads remains found in sharks stomach, family IDs him by tattoos, Boy, 8, hospitalized after getting hung from neck by rope ladder at PA amusement park, Mom of two dies in skydiving accident during solo jump, Emmy nominations 2021: Complete list of nominees announced, 11-year-old reads aloud from 'pornographic' book he checked out from library at school board meeting, Mike McCarthy shreds ex-Cowboys coordinator after firing, Canadian teacher with size-Z prosthetic breasts placed on paid leave, 'Jeopardy!' This guy seems unenthused, but at least he's not as bad as the woman looking down at her cellphone. They are also more likely to bully and less likely to help others. In recent years, Russia in particular has seen an influx in young thrill-seekers taking dangerous selfies. Pictures like this prove that dangerous selfies constitute one of the dumbest tourist behaviors ever. 20:42 GMT 04 Oct 2021. Here, he takes a selfie from high above Shanghai, China, with fellow stuntman Erik Biedron. She didn't notice until she looked at her pictures. 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. Marlene Zorah describes this selfie in front of Mount Yasur, a volcano in the Republic of Vanuatu, as the hardest selfie she ever took. Oftentimes, these dangerous selfies are taken while traveling, with people scaling skyscrapers, cliffs and bridges to capture a photo to remember. This selfie-taker captioned his photo with, "Needed to take my artistic mind to a higher level". 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. Yep, these selfie-takers really aren't selling the whole active volcano thing. 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. 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. OK, cool. 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. There have already been 24 reported deaths associated with daredevils looking for the perfect self-portrait, compared to just seven in 2020. 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