| Number of total deaths precipitated by taking a selfie | |
|---|---|
| Fall from heights | 16 |
| Drowning | 14 |
| Train | 8 |
| Gunshot | 4 |
| Grenade | 2 |
| Plane Crash | 2 |
| Car Crash | 2 |
| Animal | 1 |
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Sources:
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| Number of total deaths precipitated by taking a selfie | |
|---|---|
| Fall from heights | 16 |
| Drowning | 14 |
| Train | 8 |
| Gunshot | 4 |
| Grenade | 2 |
| Plane Crash | 2 |
| Car Crash | 2 |
| Animal | 1 |
You might not have known it, but taking a selfie can be quite a dangerous venture. Since the activity entered into mainstream culture, a total of 49 deaths have been precipitated by taking a selfie. A third of the selfie deaths are the result of individuals falling off either a building or cliff while trying to capture that perfect Instagram or Facebook post.