Russian police issue instructions for safe selfies
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Safe selfie" instructions warn against standing on railroad tracks, climbing onto roofs or posing with a gun or a tiger. (AP)
Alarmed by the number of Russians who have been killed while taking photos of themselves with smartphones, Russian police have started a new campaign called "Safe Selfies."
The instructions issued Tuesday warn against standing on railroad tracks, climbing onto roofs or posing with a gun or a tiger.
These are some of the ways that police say at least 10 Russians have been killed and 100 injured while taking selfies this year.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The most recent death occurred last week when a woman fell from a bridge in Moscow.
Police spokeswoman Yelena Alexeyeva said "along with the advantages of the modern world there are also new threats. We want to remind citizens that the pursuit of `likes' in social media can put them on the road to death."