16 heartbreaking deaths while taking selfies
As the world emerges from COVID-19-related isolation, selfie-related fatalities have skyrocketed. 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. 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. But this makes our rational minds hurt. When Hawaiis Kilauea volcano erupted, local authorities issued official warnings about the danger of posing for photos. These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. This pic from Yekaterinburg, Russia, is dizzying and more than a little alarming. 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. Ervin Punkar repeats his high-altitude photo stunt in Amsterdam. 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. And frankly, we're disturbed. Other selfie accidents include mum -of-two Carmen Greenway, 41, who was also killed just. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping slightly to 93. We know this snowboarding selfie was shot with a virtual reality camera, but those trees look awfully close. '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. Start your free trial, Jason Arday, illiterate until 18, becomes youngest black Cambridge professor, Ministers considered killing all cats during pandemic. Luckily, the ball missed her head, and she could laugh at the close call. Here's another man taking a selfie during Pamplona, Spain's famous bull run. The resulting pictures, 124 feet up, were featured on Thompson's travel blog in apostcalled "Christ, this is one EPIC selfie!". People Who Tragically Died While Trying to Take a Selfie. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. 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. We're having a heart attack! While selfies are sometimes considered tools for empowerment, numerous studies have linked looking at selfies to body-image issues among young women. 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. Yep, these selfie-takers really aren't selling the whole active volcano thing. From falling down the steps of the Taj Mahal to being gored alive by wild animals, here are the 11 most disturbing stories of selfies gone disastrously wrong. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spain's Costa Blanca in 2019. We've seen the movie "Twister," and we know tornados can switch direction really fast! When it comes to locations, the most common one for a selfie death or injury is a railway line. Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. Rio de Janeiro's Serra do Mar features a stunning gorge bridge with active trains. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. Put down your phone and read through this list of people who died while trying to take a selfie. rest in peace my pretty sofi.. Avoid places with fast moving vehicles. Just one of the most dangerous sea animals. A man fell to his death at the Grand Canyon in April, but that didn't deter this man from snatching a selfie. Unfortunately, a landing plane's wing struck their heads, and they were both fatally injured, according to media reports. There have already been 24 reported deaths associated with daredevils looking for the perfect self-portrait, compared to just seven in 2020. Instead of one death-by-selfie, the rescuers can count multiple fatalities when a shot like this goes wrong. OK, here's a volcano shot we can kind of get behind. Or is she bored and just checking her phone? This volcano has been erupting continuously for several hundred years. 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. (No need to check; you already know it's true.). These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. 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. 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. Here are more daredevil selfies that need to be seen to be believed. Beautiful shots are key if you want to be Insta-famous, but is this taking things a bit too far? Like many on our list, this adventurous selfie-taker seems well aware of the risks involved. Don't these people know that city rules prohibit selfies during the event? But think of all the weird things youve done to get that perfect shot. England and Wales company registration number 2008885, Subscribe to TheWeek. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spain's Costa Blanca in 2019. While Using A Selfie Stick, A Man Falls From A 100-Foot Cliff Here, he takes a selfie from high above Shanghai, China, with fellow stuntman Erik Biedron. For the last few years, risk-takers have made their way onto its trestles for insane selfies. The caption for this Instagram shot, translated to English, says it all: "What some people would not do for a selfie.". 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. 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. 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. 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. We really hope he's secured and not to her! You know, just a casual hike with your dog. 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. We want to hear it. First published on September 11, 2015 / 3:27 PM. THE deadly passion for selfies has now claimed the lives of 330 people across the globe, shocking new figures show. Despite the risk, people still seem intent on taking incredibly risky selfies like this one. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. And then there's the unexpected surge of people taking selfies in the wilderness with bears. View our online Press Pack. Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. That happened," Nash wrote on Instagram. National Geographic explorer and "storm chaser" George Kourounis is known for his, frankly, kind of insane photos and selfies. You dont want to end up in intensive care, or worse, just because you had to get the perfect picture. As if navigating through iceberg-flanked passageways simply wasn't enough. In fact, a 2018 study reportedover 250 people worldwide passed between 2011 and 2017 trying to get the shot. "I'm talking about the people that don't have enough money to get into the penthouse views.". In July, Chinese crane operator Xiao Qiumeifell 160 feet to her death filming a video for her 100,000 followers on social media. 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. . Yes, we know this spot in Rio is an optical illusion and that there is actually ground very close to the protruding rock. But be careful out there, folks! This woman is filming herself as a wild cheetah sniffs her and gives her the once-over. There's always something to worry about - do you know what it is? The Week is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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 climbs to great heights to take captivating selfies. Punkar poses atop a building in Tallinn, Estonia. But more people have died taking selfies than were killed by sharks. Police search allotment sheds for Constance Marten's missing baby. And here, Lau poses above Shenzhen, China. 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. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Yeah, probably not. 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. 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. Luckily, the lions are too busy eating to make these guys lunch. Just saying. Cheungs not the first to perish while snapping an ill-advised pic. The victim, 15-year-old Ramandeep Singh, had meant to tap the camera button but. 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 former Soviet Unionhad to issue selfie guidelines after citizens wounded themselves with self-inflicted gunshots, pulling pins out of grenades and touching live wires. Pictures like this prove that dangerous selfies constitute one of the dumbest tourist behaviors ever. This one, taken near Vanuatu's Ambrym volcano, is the most frightful of all. Ervin Punkar takes a selfie atop a crane in Tallinn, Estonia. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Fatal poses with walruses, bulls and even a live grenade, People will do crazy things to get the best selfie to share on social media, Death by Selfie: 11 Disturbing Stories of Social Media Pics Gone Wrong. 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. "It was one hell of a ninja mission and about a 30 minutes to climb to the top," Punkar told CBS News. Once again, this photographer is fully aware of the dangers involved in his stunting. India has seen the most selfie deaths by far, with over 180 since 2011. All Rights reserved. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. 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. Men in the sample who posted a greater number of selfies were more likely to show evidence of narcissism. 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. Do you see what is in the background? Three members of the same family drownedwhile trying to take a selfie in a deep pond. Visit our corporate site www.futureplc.com Future Publishing Limited, Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. Sadness ranking:-5/10. Alligators can run 20 miles per hour. 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. 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. Thomas has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram. 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. 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. Here, he stands on the top of the highest tower in Tartu, Estonia, at sunrise. 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. ), suggests there is little to celebrate about the craze.'. 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. Apart from injuries, fatalities and tastelessness, one big issue with selfies appears to be their function as either a cause or consequence of narcissism. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. While we admit this is a cool shot, are you sure hanging out a window while traveling at high speeds is the right decision? Even the notoriously unsympathetic Russian government issued a manual for how to safely take a selfie. This much closer to the sun, we really hope they're wearing sunblock. "It could've bit his neck, and that would have been it. Why do people risk their lives for the perfect selfie. Like Daniel Lau, Alexander Remnev is well-known for his selfie stunts. Even though the world's most dangerous selfies make amazing photo ops, are they really worth the risk? Not this guy. This reporter decided to take a selfie from the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Boston during batting practice. People really don't seem to be afraid of volcanoes. Our list covers 7 Heartbreaking Deaths While Taking Selfies, throwing caution to. Yongning was known to post dramatic videos of himself atop tall buildings without using safety equipment. Remember, folks: The ocean is unpredictable! Train selfies became such a problem in places like Sri Lanka and India that they have been banned. This is NOT recommended by any conversationists. India recorded the highest number of selfie-related deaths, with Russia, the United States and Pakistan also ranking highly. This is just one of many gasp-inducing pictures snapped by Daniel Lau, one of the world's most well-known daredevil photographers. Alex Gomez, 36, of California, was badly bitten in August 2015 when he tried to take a selfie with a four-foot rattlesnake. 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. But read the Instagram caption, and you'll see that he's actually advocating for responsible behavior. Then, we noticed the kid hanging off the back of the bike! Some cyclists have spoken of how spectators should be banned from taking selfies while watching the Tour de France. 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. 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. 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. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency chastised these photo-takers, saying, "No selfie is worth risking your life for.". 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. Among female respondents, the number of selfie posts was associated only with a sub-division of narcissism called 'admiration demand,' defined as 'feeling entitled to special status or privileges and feeling superior to others. 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. 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. 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. We are just sayin'. 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. 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. These two young women took this selfie on an airstrip in Mexico in March 2017. 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. Here, he poses with friends in Shanghai, looking like he hasn't got a care in the world. Drowning, falls, fires and automobile accidents were among the leading causes of death, according. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. THE deadly passion for selfies has now claimed the lives of 330 people across the globe, shocking new figures show. The Independent reports that Courtney Sanford's status declaring her love for the tune, accompanied by a selfie taken at the wheel, appeared on Facebook just one minute before police received reports of a collision involving Sanford's vehicle. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. 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. 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 study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. he asks in the caption. That's just being a fool," Alex's mother Deborah told CBS Los Angeles. 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. TFW a bear could viciously maul you at any moment. This has prompted some wildlife parks to tighten regulations as officials worry people will take selfies with wild bears. According to the National Safety Council, 1.6 million crashes a year are caused by cellphone use while driving. No big surprise here: "Roofies" can be fatal. Earlier this year we reported a girl in India taking selfies drowned when she was accidentally knocked into a river by an oblivious tourist. Still, if she fell backwards while pulling off this silly stunt, she could've been seriously hurt. A selfie of a friend taking a selfie while another friend takes a selfie as you all hang on the edge of a skyscraper? Selfie while on the go; Don't take selfies while walking or driving. Recipe: Ayurvedic Jewish penicillin by Dr Rupy Aujla, Sunaks Brexit deal explained in five points, Ten Things You Need to Know Today: 2 March 2023. Thanks for contacting us. Other causes of selfie-related deaths include animals, firearms and electrocution, the newspaper adds. Samira and Raza Chaudry taking selfies with their children while on holiday last year. 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. Some outlets have taken to calling it a "spacie.". 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? Remember, you cant get likes if youre not alive. When it comes to locations, the most common one for a selfie death or injury is a railway line. Just for the record, you're not allowed to climb on the Brooklyn Bridge. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 16 heartbreaking deaths while taking selfies. with the sound of not wanting to fall. The path up Huashan Mountain in Xian, China, is considered one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. A Hong Kong Instagram star tragically plummeted to her death after she slipped while snapping a selfie at a waterfall. 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? Turnips vs. tomatoes: should salad crisis force UK shoppers back to their roots? , updated Most humans are scared of sharks. As a matter of fact, we do. Tourist Dies At The Taj Mahal After Falling While Taking A Selfie | HuffPost UK, Rhino Safety: Selfie-Related Fatalities (2011-2021) - Google Sheets, Health & Safety Consultants UK | Rhino Safety, More people have died from selfies than shark attacks this year. The caption read, Better Days are coming. That same month, visitors to Birling Gap in East Sussex were seen snapping pics of themselveson the quickly eroding cliff. 18:29 GMT 04 Oct 2021 ', The comments below have not been moderated, By Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spains Costa Blanca in 2019. 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. This Instagrammer said he was "trying to take a photo before being squished." 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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. But did you know it can turn deadly? 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? Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. 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. The bear was later treated for its injuries. They were rushed to a district hospital in the province, but Farhan died that night due to excessive bleeding. Scuba diver and photographerAaron Gekoski poses with oceanic black tip sharks. Marlene Zorah describes this selfie in front of Mount Yasur, a volcano in the Republic of Vanuatu, as the hardest selfie she ever took. 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