The rise in selfie deaths and how to stop them
By Mary Ann
@therealmaryyy (3162)
Philippines
November 17, 2016 11:05am CST
i am guilty of taking risk when taking selfies. but i try my best to be in a safe position before and after taking my pictures. we want to capture that perfect angle and subject... cause pictures are visual memories.
"Their research found 15 selfie-takers died in 2014, 39 in 2015 and 73 died in the first eight months of 2016."
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The number of people who die each year taking a selfie is on the rise but a team of US researchers now hope they can tackle the problem.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Nov 16
There is growing commentary about selfies being a sickness and growing problem.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
17 Nov 16
what kind of risks have you taken to get a good shot?
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@therealmaryyy (3162)
• Philippines
17 Nov 16
went hiking. took selfie in a cliff.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
18 Nov 16
@therealmaryyy please be careful and stay safe
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
6 Oct 17
@TheHorse @therealmaryyy I can't believe the authors of that article are seriously considering creating an app to warn users when they are in a dangerous situation - why can't they just use their brain?
@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
17 Nov 16
wow that is scary. I have never taken a risk for a selfie. It just isn't worth it to me.
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