A 17-yr-old Russian school boy who goes by the Instagram name (@drewsssik) fell off from the roof-top of a nine-story building while trying to take an extreme selfie.
Teenager plunges to his death while taking extreme selfie
According to media reports, the boy climbed a building in Vologda city with a friend to capture a stunning selfie while dangling off the towering structure.
Russian teenager plunges to his death while taking extreme selfie
Extreme selfies are the latest craze among teenagers, involving daring poses at dangerous locations.
He approached the edge in fading light and lowered himself over it with a rope and a smartphone.
ADVERTISEMENT
Unfortunately, the rope suddenly gave way and he fell.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died few hours later.
His last Instagram photo shows him hanging on the wall of a building with just one hand before he fell.
According to reports, he always ignored friends' warnings.
An investigation has been launched into his death.
ADVERTISEMENT
See daring photos of the late teen in Pulse gallery.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
You should avoid boat rides for these 5 reasons
How to save a life by doing CPR during an emergency
Avoid these 3 common mistakes when cooking fried rice
Okin biscuits and 9 other snacks millennials loved as children
3 reasons most airplanes are painted white
How 1 woman became first lady of 2 different countries — she married 2 presidents
How parents, teachers can recognise when a child is being bullied
It's illegal to publicly celebrate your birthday in this country
Here are Dagrin's 10 best rap verses on the 14th anniversary of his death
ADVERTISEMENT