Hungary – ‘Selfie-free zones’ to be introduced?!
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An insurance company have come up with the idea of establishing ‘selfie-free zones’ in Hungary. In the last few years, approximately 300 people died worldwide while taking photos of themselves at an extraordinary venue. According to Generali, Hungary also includes several beautiful, but dangerous places, which could be declared ‘selfie-free zones’. Among others – Fishermen’s Bastion, The Gorge of the River Rám, and the area of Lake Bokodi.
Several gruesome photos can be found on the Internet – selfies are made on the top of skyscrapers, on the edge of volcano craters, on the peak of mountains, waterfalls, bridges. The emergence of smartphones bore the phenomenon of ‘selfie’. According to experts, this is one of the most “Like” hunting tool.
As the Hungarian news portal atv.hu reports – on the other side, the phenomenon has many downsides as well. According to experts, a poorly chosen topic or a too sexy photo can affect the lives of its owners.
Not to mention a badly chosen location that can even result in death. In the last few years, nearly 300 people died while taking photos of themselves.
As far as Hungary is concerned, we rarely hear about unfortunate selfies. The last case happened two years ago when a young girl fell off Margaret Bridge and was taken into hospital with serious injuries.
According to a social media expert, tourists are rarely discouraged from taking selfies, as good photo opportunities are provided at the major tourist destinations.