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. Umm, yeah. (Also, isn't that a perfectly good and supported platform beside them that they could've taken a photo from instead?). 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. (How did she even get there?!). Next time you are setting up a thermal camera to record lava lake activity, you might as well snap a quick selfie. Oftentimes, these dangerous selfies are taken while traveling, with people scaling skyscrapers, cliffs and bridges to capture a photo to remember. If you want to take an amazing selfie, absolutely go for it. No Biggie. David Karnauch told CBS he walked across an overhead beam and took the selfie while standing on a side railing. 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. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping . Thomas has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram. Experts say as social media evolves people are willing to put themselves in more and more dangerous situations. Phew. "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. Sports selfies are on the rise, as well. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Why do people risk their lives for the perfect selfie. Sadness ranking:-5/10. Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spain's Costa Blanca in 2019. Find out more on CBSN: On Assignment. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. 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. 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. 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. 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. England and Wales company registration number 2008885, Subscribe to TheWeek. Oh good. Her friend said they were drinking and did not see the approaching train on the other track. 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. Other selfie accidents include mum -of-two Carmen Greenway, 41, who was also killed just. 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. Here, he takes a selfie from high above Shanghai, China, with fellow stuntman Erik Biedron. Suspects Charged in Tinder Murder: How Dangerous Is App Dating? Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spains Costa Blanca in 2019. 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. Not this guy. The 43 year old died along with six other staff members and friends. Still, if she fell backwards while pulling off this silly stunt, she could've been seriously hurt. '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. 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. Yes, we know this spot in Rio is an optical illusion and that there is actually ground very close to the protruding rock. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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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/ 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. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. Earlier this year we reported a girl in India taking selfies drowned when she was accidentally knocked into a river by an oblivious tourist. That same month, visitors to Birling Gap in East Sussex were seen snapping pics of themselveson the quickly eroding cliff. Karin Claesson snapped this photo of a man taking a selfie on the edge of a cliff at the Grand Canyon. All you need to know about everything that matters. 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. 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 We are just sayin'. She received an electric shock and fell to her death. How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? But when taken in dangerous circumstances, selfies can also be deadly. Unfortunately, two selfie-related deaths have taken place here since 2018. People Who Tragically Died While Trying to Take a Selfie. By Elisha Fieldstadt, Christina Capatides, Updated on: May 16, 2019 / 6:01 PM There's always something to worry about - do you know what it is? Train selfies became such a problem in places like Sri Lanka and India that they have been banned. This woman is filming herself as a wild cheetah sniffs her and gives her the once-over. Even though the world's most dangerous selfies make amazing photo ops, are they really worth the risk? Don't these people know that city rules prohibit selfies during the event? Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. While selfies are sometimes considered tools for empowerment, numerous studies have linked looking at selfies to body-image issues among young women. Here, he stands on the top of the highest tower in Tartu, Estonia, at sunrise. The victim, 15-year-old Ramandeep Singh, had meant to tap the camera button but. Eagle Point is a popular spot along Grand Canyon West, but most tourists don't get this close to the edge. Sure, keeping your face covered seems super important here. 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. Taking in the views of Mistras, Greece, from the top of Villehardouin's Castle is acceptable. 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Visit our corporate site www.futureplc.com Future Publishing Limited, Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. Victor Thomas, 25, looking down from great heights in Manhattan. Oscar Otero Aguilar made international headlines after he accidentally shot himself dead while posing for a selfie with a handgun. He was detained and interviewed but not arrested, according to local media reports. She didn't notice until she looked at her pictures. "I'm talking about the people that don't have enough money to get into the penthouse views.". Two Brits died after a 30ft fall as they tried to take a selfie on Spains Costa Blanca in 2019. with the sound of not wanting to fall. The facts speak for themselves. The following year, a 32-year-old Spaniard was gored to death when he entered the running area to snap a selfie. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. But did you know it can turn deadly? Earlier this year we reported a girl in India taking selfies drowned when she was accidentally knocked into a river by an oblivious tourist. Ervin Punkar repeats his high-altitude photo stunt in Amsterdam. "Seems like a good place to stop and have a banana," said no one but the three people in this photo. In 2016, a man from Concrete, Washington,fatally shot himself in the face while trying to take a selfie. contestant stuns fans with cringey hobby: 'I know I'm old', 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards: Lana Del Ray, Kim Petras, & more, RHOA star Drew Sidora accuses ex Ralph Pittman of cheating, mental abuse, Original Gone With The Wind script reveals secret war over slavery, cut scenes, Kanye West and 'wife' Bianca Censori look surprisingly happy on dinner date. That's just being a fool," Alex's mother Deborah told CBS Los Angeles. 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. The caption read, Better Days are coming. 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. In recent years, Russia in particular has seen an influx in young thrill-seekers taking dangerous selfies. The Daily Telegraph notes that Aguilar's Facebook profile was full of snaps showing him posing alongside drinks, cars and women. 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. Drowning, falls, fires and automobile accidents were among the leading causes of death, according to the report. There have been so many injuries and deaths that the Russian Interior Ministry launched a "safe selfie" campaign a couple years ago. While Using A Selfie Stick, A Man Falls From A 100-Foot Cliff According to the National Safety Council, 1.6 million crashes a year are caused by cellphone use while driving. Like Daniel Lau, Alexander Remnev is well-known for his selfie stunts. Samira and Raza Chaudry taking selfies with their children while on holiday last year. Thousands of "urban explorers" or "roofers" across the world have taken to scaling skyscrapers, cranes and bridges to capture the perfect shot. People really don't seem to be afraid of volcanoes. . A 3-for-1 danger. 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. National Geographic explorer and "storm chaser" George Kourounis is known for his, frankly, kind of insane photos and selfies. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. "I have been diving for over a decade and done 1000's of dives around the world," he says. Dan Avery For Dailymail.com 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. Ervin Punkar takes a selfie atop a crane in Tallinn, Estonia. The bear was later treated for its injuries. But death by selfie at a temple built for human sacrifice begs the question: How far would you go to get that killer shot? In 2018, a man was hit by a train trying to take the perfect picture. 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. Yeah, probably not. Or is she bored and just checking her phone? While we admit this is a cool shot, are you sure hanging out a window while traveling at high speeds is the right decision? This picture was taken near Sri Lanka's Nine Arch Bridge on active train tracks. / CBS NEWS. 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