The number of bizarre selfies is growing but so is the number of deaths of people who die while trying to take that selfie. Here we explore the most bizarre and dangerous deaths by a simple selfie.
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-- past few years have taken the selfie game to a whole new level and governments all around the world launched safety campaigns in order to try raise awareness for selfie-related injuries and deaths.
Imagine being 8,000 feet above sea level. That fact alone would make anyone want to take a selfie to document the moment. And then imagine that place is Machu Picchu. 2500 people of tourists are allowed to visit the site each day and you can bet every single one of them takes at least one selfie.
And let’s not forget the accidental death of an innocent Japanese tourist in 2015. All he wanted was a selfie with the Taj Mahal - eyewitnesses reported he’s been trying to take several selfies at the Royal Gate.
The last few years have also seen the mass production of selfie sticks and the selfie stick demand has been higher than ever. After all, it’s a perfect solution for anyone who is looking to take pictures from further away, right?
We all have that one favorite animal we would love to have a picture with. Selfies with animals are also very much beloved by the Internet. Koalas, tigers, snakes, elephants and more. The more exotic the animal is, the better. But have you heard of the man who took a fatal selfie with a walrus?
How many of you have been in this scenario: going to a birthday party on a beach and taking selfies with your bestest friends. Sounds pretty normal, right? I mean, what could possibly go wrong? According to the 17 year old Cheska Agas - everything.
Aaaaaand then there’s the guy who accidentally shot himself while taking a ‘gun selfie’. You heard me. A gun selfie
Death related selfies with weapons aren’t exactly new news and Russia even launched a safety campaign to make sure people know the risks of taking a selfie and not paying attention to your surroundings.
This advice should’ve been taken by the next victim - an 18 year old Anna Ursu from Romania wanted to take a special selfie that would take her photography game to the next level.
Deaths by selfies seem to be the most common with teenagers - a similar case was a 17 year old Xenia Ignateyeva who climbed a bridge in order to take a selfie for a dramatic effect.
Speaking of dangerous ways to take a selfie, do not, I repeat, do not think it’s a good idea to take a selfie while flying any kind of plane and especially not when you’re flying with passengers.
Did you know that India faces more selfie related deaths than any other country in the world?
The don’t drink and drive or text and drive should also expand into “don’t take selfies and drive”. Courtney Ann Sanford, aged 32 from North Carolina, was taking selfies and updating her Facebook status when she crashed into a truck while driving to work.
And then there is the most heartbreaking story of them all. A Polish family has been living in Portugal for a few years and they decided to take a vacation to Cabo da Roca.
Thumbnail courtesy of TripAdvisor: a alt="" photo of Ran-Tong (Save and Rescue Elephant Centre) is courtesy of TripAdvisor
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