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Selfie deaths: 259 people reported dead seeking the perfect picture
The quest for extreme selfies killed 259 people between 2011 and 2017, a 2018 global study has revealed.
Researchers at the US National Library of Medicine recommend that 'no selfie zones' should be introduced at dangerous spots to reduce deaths.
These would include the tops of mountains, tall buildings and lakes, where many of the deaths occurred.
Drowning, transport accidents and falling were found to be the most common cause of death.
But death by animals, electrocution, fire and firearms also appeared frequently in reports from around the world.
Selfies: A boon or bane? (open, DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_109_18) (DX)
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At Least 259 People Died Trying to Take Selfies Between 2011 and 2017
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Grelb's Reminder:
Eighty percent of all people consider themselves to be above
average drivers.
(Score: 2) by driverless on Sunday October 07 2018, @10:07AM
I agree completely, 40 a year is a ridiculous rate if we want to clear the world of them. We need to start advertising the following selfie spots: Edges of cliffs, tall structures without safety nets, active volcanoes, and deep chasms. Maybe handling out free alcohol alongside said location would make it easier for the selfidiots to remove themselves from the gene pool.