DEADLY PHOTO OP

Student Taking Selfie on Cliff Edge Plunges 330 Feet to Her Death

She had climbed onto a rocky ledge to take photos before attempting to climb back down.

A college student has died after losing her footing while taking a selfie near the edge of a cliff and falling more than 330 feet. The 24-year-old student was hiking near the White Cliffs in Russia’s Irkutsk region when the fatal accident occurred. According to investigators, she had climbed onto a rocky ledge to take photos before attempting to climb back down. Authorities said the ground suddenly gave way beneath her, sending her plunging from the cliff near the popular Belaya River tourist area. She suffered catastrophic injuries and died in an ambulance while being transported to the hospital. Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched an inquiry into the incident and is continuing to interview witnesses. Officials are still determining whether a criminal case will be opened as part of the investigation into the deadly fall. The student has not been publicly identified.