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? Not this guy. 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. I love you always. For the last few years, risk-takers have made their way onto its trestles for insane selfies. In January 2017, YouTuber and stuntman CassOnline posted a GoPro selfie video atop London's Tower Bridge. Beautiful shots are key if you want to be Insta-famous, but is this taking things a bit too far? 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. 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. Marlene Zorah describes this selfie in front of Mount Yasur, a volcano in the Republic of Vanuatu, as the hardest selfie she ever took. At this point, almost everyone has taken out their smartphone to snap a photo of themselves. At least he's not at the very edge? Suspects Charged in Tinder Murder: How Dangerous Is App Dating? Men in the sample who posted a greater number of selfies were more likely to show evidence of narcissism. But the following shots, we think, took things too far. The Week is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. But read the Instagram caption, and you'll see that he's actually advocating for responsible behavior. with the sound of not wanting to fall. Here, he poses with friends in Shanghai, looking like he hasn't got a care in the world. A man posted: "So my girlfriend just sent me this selfie. In August 2014, Toronto-based storm chaserGeorge Kourounissnapped this selfie in front of an active volcano. What friend thought taking a photo of a friend goofing off like this for a photo was a good idea? Rio de Janeiro's Serra do Mar features a stunning gorge bridge with active trains. There have been so many injuries and deaths that the Russian Interior Ministry launched a "safe selfie" campaign a couple years ago. This past January, an Indian woman plunged to her death while taking selfies near a waterfall. Luckily, the lions are too busy eating to make these guys lunch. Remember, folks: The ocean is unpredictable! 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. 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. Electrocution while taking a selfie is also another common cause of death. If you want to take an amazing selfie, absolutely go for it. OK, here's a volcano shot we can kind of get behind. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. In January 2020, Madalyn Davis, 21,plunged 100ft after climbing over a fence to pose for a sunrise photoin Diamond Bay near Sydney, Australia. Selfie while on the go; Don't take selfies while walking or driving. These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Yeah, probably not. (Also, isn't that a perfectly good and supported platform beside them that they could've taken a photo from instead?). There have already been 24 reported deaths associated with daredevils looking for the perfect self-portrait, compared to just seven in 2020. Despite the risk, people still seem intent on taking incredibly risky selfies like this one. 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 Penske Business Media, LLC. Luckily, the ball missed her head, and she could laugh at the close call. Granted, fatal alligator attacks are super rare; since 1973, there have only been 24 reported. Dan Avery For Dailymail.com 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. 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. And here, again, we have Alexander Remnev, this time perched over the skyline in Hong Kong, looking extremely chilled out while gambling with his life. The caption read, Better Days are coming. "It could've bit his neck, and that would have been it. 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. Here, he stands on the top of the highest tower in Tartu, Estonia, at sunrise. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. '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. But the pastime comes with great risks. While selfies are sometimes considered tools for empowerment, numerous studies have linked looking at selfies to body-image issues among young women. But think of all the weird things youve done to get that perfect shot. 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/ Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. A Hong Kong Instagram star tragically plummeted to her death after she slipped while snapping a selfie at a waterfall. 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. She didn't notice until she looked at her pictures. "This is all one big jungle gym, the city. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. Here are more daredevil selfies that need to be seen to be believed. Three members of the same family drownedwhile trying to take a selfie in a deep pond. 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 this photo, the skyscrapers of Hong Kong set the shocking scene. 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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. It's better for us and the sharks this way.". You know, just a casual hike with your dog. Here's Angela Nikolau again, taking a selfie of herself taking a selfie while looking a looooong way down. 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. This Instagrammer said he was "trying to take a photo before being squished." In July 2014, a participant in Pamplona's annual Running of the Bulls took a selfie of himself in front of one of the charging half-ton beasts. We really hope he's secured and not to her! And then there's the unexpected surge of people taking selfies in the wilderness with bears. It's hard to tell from this shot, but the ancient volcano is more than 800-feet high. Samira and Raza Chaudry taking selfies with their children while on holiday last year. 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. Japanese astronaut bravely took this shot, which required a special camera, while visiting the International Space Station. Avoid a selfie accident and check out the stories below. 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. However, the trend may finally be on the wane, with the number of selfie deaths last year dropping . Three children in Russia died when they were hit by a train in the Nadezhdinsky diestrict while taking selfie on railway. 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. 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. 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. Thomas describes himself as an "urban explorer.". But when taken in dangerous circumstances, selfies can also be deadly. 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. Unfortunately, two selfie-related deaths have taken place here since 2018. 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. Sitting on the edge is less advisable. And frankly, we're disturbed. And here, Lau poses above Shenzhen, China. We are really stoked for her, but why aren't her eye goggles pulled up?! Here, he takes a selfie from high above Shanghai, China, with fellow stuntman Erik Biedron. 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. 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. These days taking selfies is a favorite pastime around the world. The caption for this Instagram shot, translated to English, says it all: "What some people would not do for a selfie.". Like many on our list, this adventurous selfie-taker seems well aware of the risks involved. Start your free trial, Jason Arday, illiterate until 18, becomes youngest black Cambridge professor, Ministers considered killing all cats during pandemic. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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