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Over 100 people die every year… just from taking selfies.
Selfies are causing more than 100 deaths every year worldwide — from cliffs to trains. Discover the most dangerous selfie spots and how social media turns deadly.
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7/22/20251 min read
It might sound silly — even made up — but it’s very real: every year, more than 100 people die trying to take the perfect selfie.
And the number keeps rising.
These aren’t just minor accidents. Many deaths involve:
Falling off cliffs, rooftops, or waterfalls
Getting hit by trains or vehicles
Drowning while taking water selfies
Animal attacks during “extreme” wildlife selfies
In fact, studies have shown you’re more likely to die from a selfie-related accident than from a shark attack.
Countries like India, the U.S., and Russia have reported the most selfie deaths. Some governments have even started creating “no selfie zones” in high-risk areas.
It’s the dark side of social media — where likes are chased at the cost of lives.
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