10 Selfies That Led to Horrific Disasters (PHOTOS)
We all do it -- take selfies to share our experiences and expressions with others on social media in the coolest way posible. But there is a time and a place for everything ... because sometimes selfies take a tragic turn and result in severe injuries or even death.
Here are 10 selfie situations that went horribly, terribly wrong. Do not try any of these at home.
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Trains Are Not Meant For Climbing
In 2014, a Spanish man was electrocuted in Andujar, Andalusia, when he climbed on top of a train to take a selfie. The train was parked, but the cables were still connected and electrified. He was unfortunately killed instantly and thrown from the train top.
Never Ever Type Behind the Wheel
In April 2014, Courtney Sanford was believed to be posting a selfie to Facebook saying that Pharrell Williams's song made her happy. Her car crashed just seconds later, and she died from her injuries.
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Why Gun Play Is Dangerous
After a night of drinking in the summer of 2014, Oscar Otero Aguilar tried to pose for a selfie with a gun. It accidentally went off and killed him.
Wild Animals Aren't 'Cute' -- Be Smart!
Moments after this adorable little squirrel was featured in this guy's seflie, the little furball had enough, and went on the attack.
There's a Reason You Should Steer Clear From the Edge
A 14-year-old girl in the Philippines died in 2014 after trying to take a selfie near the stairs at her school. She fell three floors and died in the hospital from her injuries, including broken bones, a head injury, and pierced kidneys from broken ribs.
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A Roaming Animal Is Not Your Friend
A foreign exchange student was gored by a wild bison in Yellowstone National Park last spring when she got too close to the animal. Another Mississippi woman was gored on July 21.
A Picturesque Snap Just Isn't Worth It
In 2014, a Polish couple on vacation in Portugal attempted to take a selfie on the edge of a cliff while their two young children watched nearby. They slipped and fell to their deaths.
Rattle Snakes Aren't Pets So Don't Treat Them Like One
San Diegan Todd Fassler once had a pet rattle snake, before letting it go in the wilderness. Maybe that's why he felt so comfortable getting close enough to a rattler to take a selfie. He survived, but his hospital bill was close to $200K!
Do Not Start Snapping in Front of a Moving Vehicle
Jared Michael took a selfie in front of a moving train in Peru and got kicked in the head by the conductor. Thankfully he was OK, but what part of this seemed like a good idea?
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Superhero Snaps Aren't Heroic
Xenia Ignatyeva took a daring selfie on a bridge in Russia 30 feet above the ground. The 17-year-old lost her balance and was electrocuted when she fumbled and grabbed a live wire. She died before her body even hit the ground.