16 heartbreaking deaths while taking selfies

But be careful out there, folks! Avoid a selfie accident and check out the stories below. We've received your submission. How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? 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 study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. Once again, this photographer is fully aware of the dangers involved in his stunting. Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. We are really stoked for her, but why aren't her eye goggles pulled up?! In August 2014, Toronto-based storm chaserGeorge Kourounissnapped this selfie in front of an active volcano. She cites two studies that examined the prevalence of Facebook selfies in a sample of over 1,000 people. 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. Like Daniel Lau, Alexander Remnev is well-known for his selfie stunts. Sitting on the edge is less advisable. The Week is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. OK, here's a volcano shot we can kind of get behind. 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. But death by selfie at a temple built for human sacrifice begs the question: How far would you go to get that killer shot? 20:42 GMT 04 Oct 2021. The climb was not a first for Lau. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spains Costa Blanca in 2019. Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. Suspects Charged in Tinder Murder: How Dangerous Is App Dating? 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. Apart from injuries, fatalities and tastelessness, one big issue with selfies appears to be their function as either a cause or consequence of narcissism. We know this snowboarding selfie was shot with a virtual reality camera, but those trees look awfully close. In January 2017, YouTuber and stuntman CassOnline posted a GoPro selfie video atop London's Tower Bridge. 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. By Elisha Fieldstadt, Christina Capatides, Updated on: May 16, 2019 / 6:01 PM 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. 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. This picture was taken near Sri Lanka's Nine Arch Bridge on active train tracks. Beautiful shots are key if you want to be Insta-famous, but is this taking things a bit too far? Another reason to stop taking pictures with wild animals. Her friend said they were drinking and did not see the approaching train on the other track. You know, just a casual hike with your dog. 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When Hawaiis Kilauea volcano erupted, local authorities issued official warnings about the danger of posing for photos. It is important that you get specific training before just jumping in the water with sharks. Tourist destinations such as Mumbai have gone so far as to designate selfie-free zones. You gotta wonder what kind of music he's listening to perhaps "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty? 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. Like many on our list, this adventurous selfie-taker seems well aware of the risks involved. A photographer in San Diego shot this seconds before the couple was drenched by the waves. Psychologist Gwendolyn Seidman suggests that there's a link. 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.". This volcano has been erupting continuously for several hundred years. 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 deadly passion for selfies has now claimed the lives of 330 people across the globe, shocking new figures show. India has seen the most selfie deaths by far, with over 180 since 2011. 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Earlier this year we reported a girl in India taking selfies drowned when she was accidentally knocked into a river by an oblivious tourist. A man fell to his death at the Grand Canyon in April, but that didn't deter this man from snatching a selfie. But more people have died taking selfies than were killed by sharks. In 2015, more people died from taking selfies than from shark attacks. Scuba diver and photographerAaron Gekoski poses with oceanic black tip sharks. Sadness ranking:-5/10. Sports reporter Kelly Nash was taking selfies at during a 2013 batting practice when a ball whizzed by her head. Samira and Raza Chaudry taking selfies with their children while on holiday last year. 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 recent years, Russia in particular has seen an influx in young thrill-seekers taking dangerous selfies. Just one of the most dangerous sea animals. First, we couldn't believe someone took a selfie while making this jump. 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. Cheung, who only had about 6,000 followers on Instagram at the time of her death, frequently posted pictures from risky locales. On Instagram, he'll often share details about the lengths he goes to get the perfect, completely dangerous shot. Luckily, the lions are too busy eating to make these guys lunch. he asks in the caption. Is this woman seriously so busy that she's looking at her other cellphone while snapping this selfie? This French skier got a great shot, but did he land on his feet? Eagle Point is a popular spot along Grand Canyon West, but most tourists don't get this close to the edge. 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. Taking in the views of Mistras, Greece, from the top of Villehardouin's Castle is acceptable. 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. Some might even say too dangerous. 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. 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. 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 21-year-old Mexican had been drinking with friends when he decided to take a picture with the weapon, which discharged, fatally injuring him. Here, he poses with friends in Shanghai, looking like he hasn't got a care in the world. Sure, keeping your face covered seems super important here. But did you know it can turn deadly? 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. The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. India recorded the highest number of selfie-related deaths, with Russia, the United States and Pakistan also ranking highly. The 43-year-old (whose name was not released by the police) apparently thought the gun was unloaded. Other selfie accidents include mum -of-two Carmen Greenway, 41, who was also killed just. Thomas describes himself as an "urban explorer.". This Instagrammer said he was "trying to take a photo before being squished." "I could sit there for hours.". Men in the sample who posted a greater number of selfies were more likely to show evidence of narcissism. with the sound of not wanting to fall. THE deadly passion for selfies has now claimed the lives of 330 people across the globe, shocking new figures show. First published on September 11, 2015 / 3:27 PM. But lately, people have been taking selfies to extreme levels in order to get more likes and viral acclaim for their photo. In this case, what he's standing on the edge of is a canyon in Utah's Canyonlands National Park. 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. Rio de Janeiro's Serra do Mar features a stunning gorge bridge with active trains. 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. So many people have taken #BearSelfies that the U.S. Forest Service decided to issue an advisory warning visitors to keep their distance. 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. "This is all one big jungle gym, the city. I take advantage of it," Thomas told CBS News. 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