Incidents of selfie-related deaths have spiked with the proliferation of smartphones to capture the perfect snapshot for social media posts. Reports of tragic deaths, especially those involving young people, are showing up with alarming regularity.
Speed readWhat's happening: In late May, a 21-year-old college student fell to her death after climbing over a retaining wall while taking photos on the top of scenic cliff in Oregon. The tragedy is the latest example of a disturbing trend of people dying while trying to capture that perfect picture.
These accidents frequently involve selfies. One study found that 259 people worldwide died while taking selfies between 2011 and 2017, although the researchers believe the true number to be much higher. Selfies have led to people falling off of buildings, drowning in rivers and even being electrocuted.Social media is commonly cited as a cause. Platforms like Instagram, some say, lead people to forget about their surroundings and disregard safety in pursuit of online praise.
Some believe the threat of selfie-related fatalities is overstated relative to other causes of accidental deaths. As evidence, they point to incidents, such as a woman's recent death in Lake Tahoe, where news reports may have incorrectly stated the victim fell while taking photos. What's next: Some national parks, cities and countries have launched selfie death awareness campaigns to remind visitors at popular tourist spots to prioritize safety over snapshots. Some places have even established "no selfie zones" in particularly dangerous areas."A subculture has emerged in the past eight years of people who seek out death-defying situations–and they do it for the likes, followers, and adulation of fans on social media.
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