Teenager plunges to his death while taking extreme selfie

October 3, 2015 2:07 AM

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

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.

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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.

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.

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