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"What are some of the most common ways people have tragically lost their lives while attempting to take a selfie?"

Since 2011, a staggering 259 people have died while taking selfies worldwide.

The leading cause of selfie-related deaths is drowning, accounting for 70% of the fatalities, often due to being washed away by waves on beaches or falling out of a boat.

Transportation-related accidents are the second-leading cause of selfie deaths, with people trying to take pictures in front of moving trains or while driving.

Men are more likely to die while taking selfies, making up 72.5% of selfie-related deaths, despite women taking more selfies.

The mean age of those who died while taking selfies is around 23 years old.

In 2014, the "year of the selfie," 33,000 people were injured while driving and using a cellphone in some fashion, which can include talking, listening, and manual actuation.

A 2015 survey found that 4% of all drivers admitted to taking selfies while driving.

Since 2014, dozens of people reportedly died as a result of some sort of accident involving a selfie.

In India, a study found that 216 fatalities were recorded due to accidents in places such as waterfalls, cliffs, and rooftops.

Firearms and electrocutions are also common causes of selfie-related deaths, with 24 fatalities recorded.

Animal-related injuries are another cause of selfie deaths, with 17 fatalities recorded.

In 2015, an Indian teen died after accidentally shooting himself in the head while taking a selfie.

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