(8 May 2026) << JAKARTA, Indonesia — An explosive eruption of Mount Dukono on a remote Indonesian island killed three hikers, authorities said Friday .... About 20 climbers set out Thursday to ascend the nearly 1,355-meter (4,445-foot) volcano on the island of Halmahera, in defiance of safety restrictions ... [www.nbcnews.com] >>

<< Why Taking Selfies Has Led to Almost 400 Deaths (March 30, 2026)

The analysis collected data from a range of public and private sources and media reports. In total, it included information on 433 individuals involved in 292 selfie-related incidents between 2008 and 2021.

The data paints a stark demographic picture. The average age of those killed while taking selfies is just 24.4 years old, underscoring how heavily the trend skews toward younger people.

This aligns with the image many of us will have of a young tourist hunting for the perfect Instagram shot, only to topple over a cliff or into a raging river. [explorersweb.com] >>

Perhaps there's something to be said for a quiet holiday trip to a museum or beach ...

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