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. In 2018, a man was hit by a train trying to take the perfect picture. People Who Tragically Died While Trying to Take a Selfie. Alex Gomez, 36, of California, was badly bitten in August 2015 when he tried to take a selfie with a four-foot rattlesnake. By A Tennessee college student was arrested after he took this selfie on an unauthorized section of the Brooklyn Bridge in June 2015. 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. All they left behind was a selfie which they took minutes after take off. 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. Avoid places with fast moving vehicles. Some might even say too dangerous. Yes, we know this spot in Rio is an optical illusion and that there is actually ground very close to the protruding rock. All you need to know about everything that matters. The woman suffered a severed leg and later died in hospital. While selfies are sometimes considered tools for empowerment, numerous studies have linked looking at selfies to body-image issues among young women. Cheungs not the first to perish while snapping an ill-advised pic. Sports selfies are on the rise, as well. Do you see what is in the background? Men in the sample who posted a greater number of selfies were more likely to show evidence of narcissism. So many people have taken #BearSelfies that the U.S. Forest Service decided to issue an advisory warning visitors to keep their distance. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. We've seen the movie "Twister," and we know tornados can switch direction really fast! Amateur photographer Xenia Ignatyeva lost her footing on the bridge and grabbed a nearby cable, which turned out to be live. Taking in the views of Mistras, Greece, from the top of Villehardouin's Castle is acceptable. Canyoning is one of the world's fastest growing adventure sports. Not this guy. The never-ending pursuit of the ultimate shot for social media sharing has reached a startling new height: 8,000 feet above sea level. Don't these people know that city rules prohibit selfies during the event? I take advantage of it," Thomas told CBS News. Luckily, the ball missed her head, and she could laugh at the close call. All rights reserved. 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 facts speak for themselves. How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? 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. But when taken in dangerous circumstances, selfies can also be deadly. This is just one of many gasp-inducing pictures snapped by Daniel Lau, one of the world's most well-known daredevil photographers. By Elisha Fieldstadt, Christina Capatides, Updated on: May 16, 2019 / 6:01 PM The bear was later treated for its injuries. This Instagrammer said he was "trying to take a photo before being squished." The country also saw 48 people injured when they were taking selfies during a bakery fire in Chennai. Even the notoriously unsympathetic Russian government issued a manual for how to safely take a selfie. This woman is filming herself as a wild cheetah sniffs her and gives her the once-over. 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. They were rushed to a district hospital in the province, but Farhan died that night due to excessive bleeding. 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. Japanese astronaut bravely took this shot, which required a special camera, while visiting the International Space Station. 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. 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? "Seems like a good place to stop and have a banana," said no one but the three people in this photo. This selfie-taker captioned his photo with, "Needed to take my artistic mind to a higher level". Ervin Punkar takes a selfie atop a crane in Tallinn, Estonia. In January 2017, YouTuber and stuntman CassOnline posted a GoPro selfie video atop London's Tower Bridge. Three members of the same family drownedwhile trying to take a selfie in a deep pond. England and Wales company registration number 2008885, Subscribe to TheWeek. Some outlets have taken to calling it a "spacie.". 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. he asks in the caption. In this photo, the skyscrapers of Hong Kong set the shocking scene. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spain's Costa Blanca in 2019. Yeah, probably not. 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. This Instagrammer said she was attacked by her co-starring monkey soon after the selfie was taken he wanted her beads. And here, Lau poses above Shenzhen, China. The caption for this Instagram shot, translated to English, says it all: "What some people would not do for a selfie.". Visit our corporate site www.futureplc.com Future Publishing Limited, Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. 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. These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. Staggering snowfall in California mountains leaves residents trapped for days, SpaceX launches new crew on flight to space station, Prosecution wraps case at Alex Murdaugh murder trial, Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, feds say, FDA authorizes first at-home test for both COVID and flu, Couple accuses fertility clinic of implanting embryo with cancer genes, Several hospitalized after Lufthansa flight diverted to Dulles due to turbulence, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Firefighter dies battling blaze in downtown Buffalo, mayor says. 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. Just saying. These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. 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. What friend thought taking a photo of a friend goofing off like this for a photo was a good idea? (Also, isn't that a perfectly good and supported platform beside them that they could've taken a photo from instead?). 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. Oh, wait. We want to hear it. Or is she bored and just checking her phone? Apart from injuries, fatalities and tastelessness, one big issue with selfies appears to be their function as either a cause or consequence of narcissism. The caption read, Better Days are coming. 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. A photographer in San Diego shot this seconds before the couple was drenched by the waves. 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 deadly passion for selfies has now claimed the lives of 330 people across the globe, shocking new figures show. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. It's hard to tell from this shot, but the ancient volcano is more than 800-feet high. Drowning, falls, fires and automobile accidents were among the leading causes of death, according. Some cyclists have spoken of how spectators should be banned from taking selfies while watching the Tour de France. The tower is more than 1,000 feet tall. We know this snowboarding selfie was shot with a virtual reality camera, but those trees look awfully close. Wu Yongning, 26,died in November 2017 after falling from a 62-story building in the city of Changsha, China. The video continues as he crashes into the canoe and truck. "I have spent a lot of time in the water gaining experience. This past January, an Indian woman plunged to her death while taking selfies near a waterfall. According to data compiled by Mashable, only eight people were known to have been killed by a shark that year. Yongning was known to post dramatic videos of himself atop tall buildings without using safety equipment. The shocking incident occurred after Sofia Cheung, 32, and three friends. In fact, a 2018 study reportedover 250 people worldwide passed between 2011 and 2017 trying to get the shot. 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. '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. It's better for us and the sharks this way.". / CBS NEWS. The 43-year-old (whose name was not released by the police) apparently thought the gun was unloaded. But be careful out there, folks! 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. Here's another man taking a selfie during Pamplona, Spain's famous bull run. The study found a steep rise in selfie deaths, from two in 2011 to 98 in 2016, USA Today reports. A tourist visiting Hawaii posted this dangerous selfie in front of flowing lava. Oftentimes, these dangerous selfies are taken while traveling, with people scaling skyscrapers, cliffs and bridges to capture a photo to remember. Dear train conductor: We don't know who you are but thank you for giving this train selfie-taker a swift one! 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. I love you always. Next time you are setting up a thermal camera to record lava lake activity, you might as well snap a quick selfie. For the last few years, risk-takers have made their way onto its trestles for insane selfies. Drowning, falls, fires and automobile accidents were among the leading causes of death, according to the report. One leading cause of death by selfie is drowning. 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. That same month, visitors to Birling Gap in East Sussex were seen snapping pics of themselveson the quickly eroding cliff. This guy seems unenthused, but at least he's not as bad as the woman looking down at her cellphone. Good thing he was wearing that protective suit! According to the National Safety Council, 1.6 million crashes a year are caused by cellphone use while driving. There have already been 24 reported deaths associated with daredevils looking for the perfect self-portrait, compared to just seven in 2020. 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. But did you know it can turn deadly? When Hawaiis Kilauea volcano erupted, local authorities issued official warnings about the danger of posing for photos. While we admit this is a cool shot, are you sure hanging out a window while traveling at high speeds is the right decision? Marlene Zorah describes this selfie in front of Mount Yasur, a volcano in the Republic of Vanuatu, as the hardest selfie she ever took. The victim, 15-year-old Ramandeep Singh, had meant to tap the camera button but. Start your free trial, Jason Arday, illiterate until 18, becomes youngest black Cambridge professor, Ministers considered killing all cats during pandemic. Ervin Punkar repeats his high-altitude photo stunt in Amsterdam. Oftentimes, these dangerous selfies are taken while traveling, with people scaling skyscrapers, cliffs and bridges to capture a photo to remember. strong>16 heartbreaking deaths while taking selfies 16 heartbreaking deaths while taking selfies. The World Animal Protection organization has started a campaign advocating that people stop taking selfies with wild animals, as seen here in Thailand. 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. 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. Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. This cliffside in Greece is beautiful and all, but no thanks. 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. '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. As a matter of fact, we do. Tiger Leaping Gorge trail in China reaches 8,694 feet and is considered a dangerous trek for hikers, let alone risk-taking selfie-shooters. Standing too close to water bodies, like for example, standing on top of a waterfall. Once again, this photographer is fully aware of the dangers involved in his stunting. Seven passengers rushed to hospital after 'severe turbulence' on flight, Gabby Petito's family claim cop knew Laundrie was threat in lawsuit update, Jury inspect eerie Murdaugh murder scene where mom & son were executed, US Navy faces being totally outgunned by China in just seven years, says expert, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Guilherme Chiapetti died taking a selfie at a beauty spot in Brazil, Nirupama Prajapati moments before she was knocked into the water, Cyclist Carmen Greenaway moments before she hit a bump in the road, Three members of the same family drowned in a deep pond taking a selfie, Madalyn Davis died taking selfie in Australia, A helicopter crashed while carrying people for 'shoe selfies', Chilling moment killer husband lures pregnant wife to rocky cliff edge for selfie before pushing her off'. Unfortunately, two selfie-related deaths have taken place here since 2018. Here are more daredevil selfies that need to be seen to be believed. 16 heartbreaking deaths while taking selfies. We are just sayin'. 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.". Oscar Otero Aguilar made international headlines after he accidentally shot himself dead while posing for a selfie with a handgun. A Polish couple living in Portugal with their two young children stumbled off a cliff edge while trying to take a selfie. Samira and Raza Chaudry taking selfies with their children while on holiday last year. . We're having a heart attack! All Rights reserved. With over 300,000 followers, this beautiful couple has made it their thing to show their love as they travel the world. We are really stoked for her, but why aren't her eye goggles pulled up?! At this point, almost everyone has taken out their smartphone to snap a photo of themselves. Lots of hikers at Horseshoe Bend, Arizona, want to nab the perfect selfie. 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. Just for the record, you're not allowed to climb on the Brooklyn Bridge. 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. Earlier this year we reported a girl in India taking selfies drowned when she was accidentally knocked into a river by an oblivious tourist. Narcissists tend to overrate their talents and respond with anger to criticism. Here, jellyfish surround Cinzia Bismarck Osele, a scuba diver and photographer, on May 10, 2017, in Ras Umm Sid, Egypt. Psychologist Gwendolyn Seidman suggests that there's a link. 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. Umm, yeah. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. 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. 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? That's just being a fool," Alex's mother Deborah told CBS Los Angeles. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The path up Huashan Mountain in Xian, China, is considered one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. But more people have died taking selfies than were killed by sharks. The old saying, "Jesus take the wheel," has a whole new meaning with this selfie. Here, he stands on the top of the highest tower in Tartu, Estonia, at sunrise. Like Daniel Lau, Alexander Remnev is well-known for his selfie stunts. 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. The climb was not a first for Lau. Police have called his actions "irresponsible and illegal.". "I'm talking about the people that don't have enough money to get into the penthouse views.". Selfie while on the go; Don't take selfies while walking or driving. Pictures like this prove that dangerous selfies constitute one of the dumbest tourist behaviors ever. 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. There have been so many injuries and deaths that the Russian Interior Ministry launched a "safe selfie" campaign a couple years ago. 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. This picture was taken near Sri Lanka's Nine Arch Bridge on active train tracks. Ervin Punkar climbs to great heights to take captivating selfies. Sports reporter Kelly Nash was taking selfies at during a 2013 batting practice when a ball whizzed by her head. No Biggie. Sadness ranking:-5/10. "Most dangerous selfie ever. 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. Cliff edges are a natural place to take a selfie but they are also sadly the scene of deaths. Remember, folks: The ocean is unpredictable! 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. 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. Train selfies became such a problem in places like Sri Lanka and India that they have been banned. The resulting pictures, 124 feet up, were featured on Thompson's travel blog in apostcalled "Christ, this is one EPIC selfie!". '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. OK, here's a volcano shot we can kind of get behind. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Luckily, the lions are too busy eating to make these guys lunch. But this makes our rational minds hurt. 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. Writing for Psychology Today, Peter Gray describes narcissism as 'an inflated view of the self, coupled with a relative indifference to others.'. Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. This has prompted some wildlife parks to tighten regulations as officials worry people will take selfies with wild bears. 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. Scientists have in the past called for 'no selfie zones' in a bid to cut the number of deaths. 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. 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Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. 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? 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. "It was one hell of a ninja mission and about a 30 minutes to climb to the top," Punkar told CBS News. rest in peace my pretty sofi.. 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. Earlier this year we reported a girl in India taking selfies drowned when she was accidentally knocked into a river by an oblivious tourist. As if navigating through iceberg-flanked passageways simply wasn't enough. Punkar poses atop a building in Tallinn, Estonia. Beautiful shots are key if you want to be Insta-famous, but is this taking things a bit too far? 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. (No need to check; you already know it's true.). "I have been diving for over a decade and done 1000's of dives around the world," he says. Thousands of "urban explorers" or "roofers" across the world have taken to scaling skyscrapers, cranes and bridges to capture the perfect shot. A Hong Kong Instagram star tragically plummeted to her death after she slipped while snapping a selfie at a waterfall. First, we couldn't believe someone took a selfie while making this jump. Find out more on CBSN: On Assignment. She didn't notice until she looked at her pictures. In fact, you can probably find a selfie on your social media right now. And while that research didn't account for this particular type of cellphone use, it's safe to say "clowning around" like this is highly irresponsible. Photographer Nadia Aly took this selfie with tons of jellyfish as she was scuba diving in the appropriately-named Jellyfish Lake in Palau, Oceania. Do selfies and narcissism correlate? Sure, keeping your face covered seems super important here. Karin Claesson snapped this photo of a man taking a selfie on the edge of a cliff at the Grand Canyon. His family said that he was due to begin classes at a local community college within the month. 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In January 2020, Madalyn Davis, 21,plunged 100ft after climbing over a fence to pose for a sunrise photoin Diamond Bay near Sydney, Australia. You know, just a casual hike with your dog. We get it, Horseshoe Bend is a stunning photo backdrop. "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. 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. According to Gray, surveys of college students show the trait is far more prevalent today than even as recently as 30 years ago. Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. Unfortunately, a landing plane's wing struck their heads, and they were both fatally injured, according to media reports. 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