A tragic incident happened at Italy's Mount Vesuvius as a tourist fell into the crater while attempting to capture selfies, ignoring warning signs.
Man fell into Mount Vesuvius crater after trying to take selfies at the summit of the volcano
The incident occurred during the summer of 2022 when a 23-year-old tourist and his family from the United States decided to ignore warning signs and venture onto a forbidden route.
According to Italian media reports, the man dropped his phone while standing at the top of the iconic Naples landmark.
In an attempt to retrieve his device, he unfortunately lost his balance and fell several meters into the crater.
Fortunately, the rescue team arrived promptly to save the man trapped in the Mount Vesuvius crater
Due to the seriousness of the incident, the police, a rescue helicopter, and Vesuvius guides were called to help.
Rescue personnel abseiled down into the crater to rescue the man, who was thankfully only left with cuts and bruises on his arms and back.
Concerns increase in reports of fatal accidents caused by taking selfies
A global study revealed that between 2011 and 2017, 259 people lost their lives while taking selfies.
These deaths resulted from 137 separate incidents, with an average age of around 23 years. It is worth noting that nearly three-quarters of the victims were men and common causes of death included transport accidents, drowning, and falls.
According to a study conducted by the US National Library of Medicine, there has been a worrisome surge in selfie-related deaths.
In 2011, only three deaths were reported, but by 2016, the number had skyrocketed to 98, depicting a substantial and alarming rise in such incidents.
Furthermore, some incidents of road accidents that occur while taking selfies are mistakenly recorded as deaths caused by traffic accidents.
Previous studies on this topic were criticized for their lack of accuracy, as they relied on sources such as Twitter and Wikipedia.
The actual extent of the problem might not be fully recognized, and it is essential to tackle the root causes and reasons behind these accidents related to selfies
