How dangerous can selfies be?
How dangerous can selfies be?
Between 2011 and 2017, 259 people were reported killed worldwide in selfie-related incidents. Drowning, falls, fires and automobile accidents were among the leading causes of death, according to the report. Despite the risk, people still seem intent on taking incredibly risky selfies like this one.
How many people have died taking selfie?
The Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care in India found that 259 people worldwide died in 137 selfie-related accidents between 2011 and 2017, compared to just 50 people killed by sharks. And a new survey found that 41% of us have already risked our safety in pursuit of a selfie.
Where is the most Selfied place?
The 25 Most Popular Selfie Spots in the World according to TikTok and Instragram are revealed
- Disneyland – Paris, France – #disneyland.
- Disney World – Florida, USA – #disneyworld.
- Burj Khalifa – Dubai, UAE – #burjkhalifa.
- Eiffel Tower – Paris, France – #eiffeltower.
- Taj Mahal – Agra, India – #tajmahal.
Do selfies cause death?
Last summer, the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care in India found that 259 people worldwide died in 137 selfie-related accidents between 2011 and 2017, compared to just 50 people killed by sharks. While 259 deaths over a seven-year period may not sound excessive, selfie-related fatalities are on the rise.
How many people have died trying to take a photo?
A 2018 study of news reports showed that there were 259 selfie deaths in 137 incidents reported globally between October 2011 and November 2017, with the highest occurrences in India, followed by Russia, United States, and Pakistan. The mean age was 23 years old, with male deaths outnumbering female about three to one.
How many people are killed by coconuts?
Burgess, director of the International Shark Attack File, claimed that “[f]alling coconuts kill 150 people worldwide each year”.
Did you know these fun facts about selfies?
Amritpal Singh,29 and his passenger were killed due to the selfie bug. It is likely that the pilot got distracted while clicking selfies, lost control and hit the plane in the wheat fields leading to a fatal accident. 2. A Cat Lover? Being too lazy can be dangerous.
Are selfies a commitment or challenge?
But there are some among us for whom selfies are a commitment or a challenge. They gain unexplainable thrill and satisfaction when they selfie in moments that are highly risky. Here is a collection of 14 such crazy selfies clicked by people around the world who believe in “Jaan Jaye Selfie Na Jaye”. 1. The Airplane Selfie
What is the story behind the controversial monkey selfies?
The controversial monkey selfies are a series of images taken in 2011 by female Celebes crested macaque using equipment set up by nature photographer David Slater. Slater copyrighted the image but was questioned for the same as he was not the one who clicked it and a monkey cannot hold a copyright. The image is now in public domain.
