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Taking selfies is now a ‘public health problem’ according to researchers in Australia, following a spate of deaths at popular beauty spots. The study revealed nearly 400 reported incidents globally, with 77 occurring in the United States alone.

The study analysed five scientific papers and 12 news reports spanning from 2008 to 2021. It revealed that young women with an average age of 22 years were most likely to die from selfie-related deaths. Falling and drowning emerged as the leading causes of death-by-selfie.

It appears that the ubiquitous gym selfie that we see everywhere may have had its day. In the UK, at least. According to a report in The Guardian, gyms across the country are taking matters into their own hands and banning the use of cameras.

A surge in gym-goers, including influencers and fitness instructors, using their smartphones to capture workout moments for social media posts has led to inadvertent filming of other members. This has apparently led to a rise in complaints about privacy issues and equipment congestion.

People have used self-portraits as a way to express themselves. With the advent of digital cameras, this age-old practice has taken another form: “selfie.” We’ve all seen and taken them, but despite their widespread prevalence, their underlying messages remain largely unexplored. A team of scientists wanted to explore selfies more deeply, and they conducted a study that showed that our selfies can be divided into different categories.

The tranquil beauty of Sleepy Hollow Farm in Vermont, New England has been wildly popular on social media. During the fall, when the leaves change, this iconic place sees thousands of tourists. Visitors massively arrive, and they have started to make the locals’ lives difficult. It’s a real selfie apocalypse out there, and the residents have had enough. So, this year, the roads to this Instagrammable location are closed – at least until the leaves fall.

This weekend, a 22-year-old tourist at Phillip Island learned the hard way about the risks of taking selfies in dangerous places. While trying to capture moments for her social media, the unfortunate woman fell 50 meters (over 160 feet) off a cliff edge.

In a world where capturing the “perfect moment” has become an obsession, wildlife is paying the price. A heartbreaking incident recently occurred in Rhossili, Swansea, a headland home to free-grazing ponies. According to farmers, selfie-taking tourists and drone users forced a baby pony off a cliff, leading to its tragic death.

Two tourists recently got into a fight at Rio de Janeiro’s famous photo spot, Pedra do Telégrafo. The incident was captured on video, showing that the two men got into a fight while trying to take photos at the popular rock. Since there’s a 300m (almost 1,000 ft) abyss below the spot, the two men nearly escaped a tragedy!

A German tourist has been fined for climbing up an iconic statue and taking a selfie. The incident happened in Florence’s Piazza della Signoria when the tourist decided to climb the famous Fountain of Neptune.

CCTV Video footage shows the unnamed 22-year-old jumping a barrier and climbing up the base of the fountain onto the plinth. He then stands briefly for the photograph before jumping down.