Waterfall-related deaths are on the rise as people aim for the perfect Instagram pic
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- Social media has turned the natural world into stunning photo ops, often at the sacrifice of safety.
- Three popular travel YouTubers, a photographer, and two teenage boys have passed away in waterfall-related accidents in Canada and New York when trying to get the right photo since 2016.
How far would you take "doing it for the ‘gram?" Would you risk your life perching on the edge of a waterfall to take the perfect picture? Waterfalls are no doubt a gorgeous part of nature, but they can also be extremely dangerous if you’re not being careful.
In July, three YouTube and Instagram vloggers died after falling into Shannon Falls in British Columbia where they "slipped and fell into a pool 30 meters below," according to a police statement. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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