More than 250 people have died while taking selfies since 2011

Think twice before taking that next selfie. It could actually become deadly, if you're not careful.

A new report says 259 people died while taking selfies in a 6-year period between 2011 and 2017.

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Researchers in India came out with the numbers. Russia, the U.S. and Pakistan filled out the top four spots.

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The leading cause was drowning, from people being hit by waves or falling out of boats while posing.

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The woman lost her footing while she was taking a selfie on the Forest Hill Bridge.

Other causes include getting hit by cars, falling from high places and getting attacked while posing with dangerous animals.

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