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)
(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday October 07 2018, @01:08PM
Makig such a big deal about an insignificant percentage of the population engaging in stupid behavior is equally as stupid. Some people are always finding reasons to limit other peoples freedom and treat them like children. Also, a significant percentage of the population takes selfies, an even greater percentage of the population dies, there is bound to be overlap in these groups.