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The pursuit of the perfect selfie for social media has led tourists into a realm of extreme risks, resulting in tragic incidents, including fatal falls from cliffs, accidents with cars and trains, dangerous wildlife encounters, and unforeseen drownings.

During the 2023 Tour de France, a spectator attempting to take a selfie with passing riders clipped the handlebars of an American cyclist, causing a 20-rider pile-up during the 15th stage of the race.

According to scientific analysis from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, the media tends to portray dangerous selfie-taking as foolish and selfish, often blaming the victim.

Similarly, previous generations considered driving without a seatbelt, riding a bike without a helmet, and smoking cigarettes 'normal' everyday activities that are now public health hazards.

This would be a step further than past decisions to designate dangerous tourist areas, such as bodies of water, mountain peaks, and tall buildings, as 'no selfie zones'.

After a string of selfie-related accidents in Mumbai, India, the government enacted no selfie zones in certain areas of the city, including some beaches, festival sites and tourist attractions.

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