She didn't notice until she looked at her pictures. 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. We are just sayin'. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. Police search allotment sheds for Constance Marten's missing baby. Phew. This photo from Jellyfish Lake in Palau, Oceania, actually looks way more dangerous than it is. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Three members of the same family drownedwhile trying to take a selfie in a deep pond. At this point, almost everyone has taken out their smartphone to snap a photo of themselves. 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. Lots of hikers at Horseshoe Bend, Arizona, want to nab the perfect selfie. THE deadly passion for selfies has now claimed the lives of 330 people across the globe, shocking new figures show. Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. Or is she bored and just checking her phone? Scuba diver and photographerAaron Gekoski poses with oceanic black tip sharks. Thomas describes himself as an "urban explorer.". 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. 'However, the evidence, on balance (combined with people and animals dying! Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. By 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. Most humans are scared of sharks. 'While social media platforms can be amazing places to build connections with people across the world, the pressure to stand out can push people to take risks to create 'exciting' content which can, unfortunately, end in disaster. The video continues as he crashes into the canoe and truck. 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. 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. If you want to take an amazing selfie, absolutely go for it. They are also more likely to bully and less likely to help others. We're not trying to criticize your work ethic, but should you really be taking selfies while jumping out of a plane, be it for combat or training? Yep, these selfie-takers really aren't selling the whole active volcano thing. Oh, wait. 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. 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. ', 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.'. His family said that he was due to begin classes at a local community college within the month. 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. You know, just a casual hike with your dog. This Instagrammer said he was "trying to take a photo before being squished." You dont want to end up in intensive care, or worse, just because you had to get the perfect picture. 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. Why do people risk their lives for the perfect selfie. 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. 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. Photographer Nadia Aly took this selfie with tons of jellyfish as she was scuba diving in the appropriately-named Jellyfish Lake in Palau, Oceania. Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. Samira and Raza Chaudry taking selfies with their children while on holiday last year. Cheung, who only had about 6,000 followers on Instagram at the time of her death, frequently posted pictures from risky locales. This picture was taken near Sri Lanka's Nine Arch Bridge on active train tracks. 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. Her friend said they were drinking and did not see the approaching train on the other track. 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. Rio de Janeiro's Serra do Mar features a stunning gorge bridge with active trains. 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. 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Yongning was known to post dramatic videos of himself atop tall buildings without using safety equipment. Yeah, probably not. 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. Then, we noticed the kid hanging off the back of the bike! Three members of the same family drownedwhile trying to take a selfie in a deep pond. People really don't seem to be afraid of volcanoes. We've received your submission. Luckily, the lions are too busy eating to make these guys lunch. Even the notoriously unsympathetic Russian government issued a manual for how to safely take a selfie. The climb was not a first for Lau. But this makes our rational minds hurt. All you need to know about everything that matters. 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 32-year-old was shooting her self-portrait when she slipped off a rock near the Tsing Dai river in Tuen Mun and fell over a steep drop into the 16-foot deep pool below. When it comes to locations, the most common one for a selfie death or injury is a railway line. The Week is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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. A man posted: "So my girlfriend just sent me this selfie. 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. Even though the world's most dangerous selfies make amazing photo ops, are they really worth the risk? Psychologist Gwendolyn Seidman suggests that there's a link. 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. In this photo, the skyscrapers of Hong Kong set the shocking scene. The World Animal Protection organization has started a campaign advocating that people stop taking selfies with wild animals, as seen here in Thailand. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Some might even say too dangerous. India has seen the most selfie deaths by far, with over 180 since 2011. 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. 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. But more people have died taking selfies than were killed by sharks. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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. A tourist visiting Hawaii posted this dangerous selfie in front of flowing lava. One leading cause of death by selfie is drowning. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. All rights reserved. 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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. 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? 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. Do you see what is in the background? England and Wales company registration number 2008885, Subscribe to TheWeek. According to data compiled by Mashable, only eight people were known to have been killed by a shark that year. She received an electric shock and fell to her death. Thanks for contacting us. In 2016, a man from Concrete, Washington,fatally shot himself in the face while trying to take a selfie. Like many on our list, this adventurous selfie-taker seems well aware of the risks involved. With over 300,000 followers, this beautiful couple has made it their thing to show their love as they travel the world. . Cheungs not the first to perish while snapping an ill-advised pic. Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. The country also saw 48 people injured when they were taking selfies during a bakery fire in Chennai. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping . Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spain's Costa Blanca in 2019. She cites two studies that examined the prevalence of Facebook selfies in a sample of over 1,000 people. Avoid places with fast moving vehicles. "Seems like a good place to stop and have a banana," said no one but the three people in this photo. This cliffside in Greece is beautiful and all, but no thanks. Just one of the most dangerous sea animals. '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. When it comes to locations, the most common one for a selfie death or injury is a railway line. While we admit this is a cool shot, are you sure hanging out a window while traveling at high speeds is the right decision? Put down your phone and read through this list of people who died while trying to take a selfie. "It was one hell of a ninja mission and about a 30 minutes to climb to the top," Punkar told CBS News. Unfortunately, a landing plane's wing struck their heads, and they were both fatally injured, according to media reports. For the last few years, risk-takers have made their way onto its trestles for insane selfies. Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. Thousands of "urban explorers" or "roofers" across the world have taken to scaling skyscrapers, cranes and bridges to capture the perfect shot. 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. 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? Yes, we know this spot in Rio is an optical illusion and that there is actually ground very close to the protruding rock. Oh good. The bear quickly attacked and despite attempts tointervene Bhataraperished on the spot. It is important that you get specific training before just jumping in the water with sharks. Next time you are setting up a thermal camera to record lava lake activity, you might as well snap a quick selfie. In 2015, more people died from taking selfies than from shark attacks. Is this woman seriously so busy that she's looking at her other cellphone while snapping this selfie? This man took a selfie as a speeding train passed by, with a friend videotaping the entire thing. When Hawaiis Kilauea volcano erupted, local authorities issued official warnings about the danger of posing for photos. Farhan, 15, was taking selfies while pointing a gun at his friend, Fahad, 14, when they were shot by a station house officer of People's Colony in Faisalabad city, Punjab Province. Other causes of selfie-related deaths include animals, firearms and electrocution, the newspaper adds. with the sound of not wanting to fall. Despite the risk, people still seem intent on taking incredibly risky selfies like this one. The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. will gonna miss your chat every day. "I have spent a lot of time in the water gaining experience. Two visitors diedin March 2019 after falling several hundred feet while attempting to take photos at the Grand Canyon. Some cyclists have spoken of how spectators should be banned from taking selfies while watching the Tour de France. A Hong Kong Instagram star tragically plummeted to her death after she slipped while snapping a selfie at a waterfall. Good thing he was wearing that protective suit! strong>16 heartbreaking deaths while taking selfies 16 heartbreaking deaths while taking selfies. We get it, Horseshoe Bend is a stunning photo backdrop. TFW a bear could viciously maul you at any moment. The facts speak for themselves. A 3-for-1 danger. No Biggie. 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. Experts say as social media evolves people are willing to put themselves in more and more dangerous situations. 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. 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. (How did she even get there?!). Still, if she fell backwards while pulling off this silly stunt, she could've been seriously hurt. Alligators can run 20 miles per hour. Narcissists tend to overrate their talents and respond with anger to criticism. Always make your living doing something you enjoy. These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. This woman is filming herself as a wild cheetah sniffs her and gives her the once-over. Millions of people hold up their phones every day to snap a selfie to share with friends. 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