Grand Canyon tourist falls to his death while taking photos

Two people have died at the Grand Canyon in separate incidents this week. In one case, a man fell to his death while trying to take pictures. Janet Shamlian reports.
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[@Ya-average-11B]

It's those kind of people why I look both ways before crossing a one way street.

[@KPlyf]

Lakai Silas I do it too!

[@Ya-average-11B]

@@A.Salgado7 lmao yea bro there's some real gems out there.

[@jaxv94]

I’ve see people drive on the wrong side of the lane....I’ve seen it...

[@88feji]

.. thats why I wear a condom, never take risks !

[@skiiipawbs]

Yeah

[@veeplopez5402]

Why do people insist on risking their own life to get a damn picture??? 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@therocklobman2820]

Thank INSTAGRAM and SNAPCHAT for that

[@kyleclemmons7295]

He did they get the pic ?

[@ronnie4661]

Vanessa P because amerikkka

[@apexone5502]

Attention is a powerful drug for those who are stupid.

[@blueboieddie]

@@therocklobman2820 nah nah it’s all the people who’s died fault they are aware of their own conscious thoughts

[@blizzyyt2281]

Why does there have to be a warning at all shouldn’t THE GAINT RAVINE be warning enough

[@SignedOff402]

J Squad Vlogs phenomenon of magnetic pull of the earth which is exactly what it sounds like, when on edge at great height from center of the earth, a planet turning on its axis. If one were to lose their balance, the body would attempt to resume its position by leaning toward the pull of this force, the center, and unfortunately, that is the earth’s center. This man was said to have stumbled before he fell. These people should tether themselves to a nearby solid structure so to prevent this kind of tragedy.

[@SRaju-ij5ft]

😂😂😂

[@covenantcreationskeeper8828]

Systematic pussification of society

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

@@SignedOff402 😁 *Let them fall, we need the extra space*

[@rayflower1915]

That's called freedom buddy

[@kingofalldishwashers2929]

The best protection is common sense. Uh-oh.

[@SRaju-ij5ft]

King OfAllDishwashers 😂😂😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏👏

[@caifam8621]

Oh noeess. Many people don't have the best protection then.

[@thedalmatianpack]

King OfAllDishwashers Omg just looking at it makes my hand sweat

[@verlan3293]

shots have been FIRED

[@GlobalAdventurer]

I've been there before, and didn't walk anywhere near the edge. Besides that, all it takes is a clumsy person to stumble into you and over the cliff you go.

[@muradosman9998]

I totally abandoned Facebook since 2007 after I was totally obsessed with it. I used to post pictures almost every day to impress myself and others until I finally realized that it was nothing but a waste of time.

[@TheConorsmithusa]

And people only heard of Facebook from 2007 like myself.

[@jayphive2468]

Death certificate cause of death: SELFIE

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

😁😁😁😁

[@Leatricaw]

Jay Phive 🤣🤣

[@NatureSouldierSC]

Are you Phive? Your comment sort of implies this.

[@iambiggus]

The newest craze in the Darwin Challenge!!

[@rosernp1]

“Makes me a little nervous.” Ya think?!!!

[@thedalmatianpack]

rosernp1 Just by looking at it makes my hands Sweat

[@HeyKevinYT]

Risky selfies are not worth it

[@caifam8621]

Hopefully he got some nice shots on the way down too.

[@michaelk9056]

Yes they are! I'll show yooooouuuuuuuu Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....

[@parkerwheet9996]

Unless you pull it off

[@itzchloeann2016]

@@caifam8621 😭😂😂 LMAOAOAO

[@NB-ky5ol]

The only protection you need is common sense. Ain’t that the truth.

[@larrybruce4856]

There's not much common sense out there ! ! !

[@jcabsolor]

Natural selection at work.

[@solidust573]

Amen

[@raycyst1294]

jcabsolor yep. morons

[@suzannac.6057]

edthehead916 - And judging from your comment, humans are also losing their humanity.

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

Lol.....so true, considering how each one of these "accidents" was preventable, by people being vain, taking selfies, and doing things they shouldn't do. At least they won't breed more stupidity.

[@damagedone56]

U took the words out my mouth

[@truthseekerKJV]

When I stand at the railing of the south rim and look over the side, my body freezes, and it's like a moment of being paralyzed for 2 seconds. Then my brain tells me to get back because death isn't worth the view.

[@Eighty8Keyze]

Agreed, I just got back from the south rim of the canyon, and was amazed at the only protection from the edge of it is that little 2 ft brick wall, and some railing in other areas the integrity of which I would not test. I got excellent shots and can’t understand why anyone would temp fate by venturing over that wall

[@Skank_and_Gutterboy]

I get vertigo real bad, I discovered that at the Black Canyon on the Gunnison. I'm glad I was up against a chest-high fence when I discovered that.

[@MySpace662]

You have to take your brains along on these trips.

[@yesenia5612]

lol

[@stephenyount3148]

I didn't know you had a consult an "expert" for advice on common sense. It's called "common sense" for a reason.

[@rusty3831]

But it’s fast becoming a rarity.

[@lyanne33]

Common sense isn't so common, and those who have it aren't very sensible to it.....

[@JohnSmith-jf1ru]

Not enough people have a healthy fear of heights.

[@sLyOnE_NYc]

The things people do for recognition on such a small scale, mind boggling...

[@portalpmsp]

man falls from the Gran canyon taking a selfie.. they say it's 4 kilometers to the bottom there must have been time to post the selfie on instagram at least right?

[@larrybruce4856]

Narcissistic, self-important, stupid people do stupid things.

[@user-dq2ly5ut9j]

And they never even got to see the photo

[@ballerinaonamusicbox]

Went here a couple days ago and there was this girl sitting on the edge and slowly scooting closer off the edge and I started having a panic attack

[@jessicas6586]

Honestly. People, stay away from the edges. Pretty simple. I live here. Been many times.

[@itsmyname1747]

you live in Arizona?

[@sleste1]

Exactly. I don't live there, but have also been many times. Standing near the edge is frightening and overwhelming. If someone is dumb enough to stand RIGHT on the edge, whatever happens, happens imo.

[@dane4073]

New rule they should have. If you take a risky self at the grand canyon. A park ranger will take your phone and toss it in the canyon

[@mdgsk824]

Not sure if that helps. Some people might jump after it as a reflex😅

[@anjailrobinson8497]

Just visited the Grand Canyon for the very first time a few days ago and was terrified to get close to the edge. My first thought was “how many people have lost their lives here?” I was heartbroken to find out it’s been so many. 😔

[@portalpmsp]

man falls from the Gran canyon taking a selfie.. they say it's 4 kilometers to the bottom there must have been time to post the selfie on instagram at least right?

[@staticbuilds7613]

Monthly on average, sometimes more. It's a more deadly predator than shark attacks

[@mrsTraveller64]

why selfies?? why you have to put yourself in every single pic?? when I travel I take lots of beautiful pics but only one where you can see me. I think my friends appreciate seeing my beautiful pics without having to stare at my face in each and every pic.

[@guadalupemeixueiropalacios3184]

Cam Mac they want to show off. They don’t even enjoy their trip. They want people to know they are traveling.

[@mrsTraveller64]

@@guadalupemeixueiropalacios3184 yes,how sad everything has become..

[@futurez12]

It's called narcissism. A well known disease of which millennials are the main carriers.

[@alvarodealzaga6190]

Good analysis

[@vofff]

They have low confidence, afraid to be alone.

[@NevadaFederalBites]

HMMMMM I wonder why the fence is placed there? 🤔

[@therocklobman2820]

So people can hang off it and get GNARLY SELFIES✌😁

[@zeniffdejito3120]

For stupid people who doesn't have common sense

[@lotstodo]

Another thing, there is no guarantee that the edge won't crumble or a rock might just decide to fall the moment you stand on it.

[@Animepagecalynn]

It's sad to say we've come to the world where War isn't killing us but selfies are

[@therocklobman2820]

We need to BAN SELFIES

[@Animepagecalynn]

@@therocklobman2820 fine to take a picture of yourself here or there but throwing away your life for it.....😑 why do these guys have to turn in the Grand Canyon into the grave site. Cuz we can look back and say hey remember where that guy died or where that girl fell right off the edge. 😖 people are ruining our tourist sites.

[@therocklobman2820]

Indeed, falling over a cliff for a gnarly selfie is NOT ON MY BUCKET LIST of things to do...even if it was the last item on my list

[@Animepagecalynn]

@@therocklobman2820 yeah I wouldn't want my grave to say death by photo

[@anonymousanomaly9538]

Same/same. It’s all cultural subversion and it’s extremely effective with the sheeple.

[@NatureSouldierSC]

Sending Love and Light to his family.

[@Rihardololz]

rest in pepperonis

[@allane75]

Ive had the extreme pleasure of visiting this natural wonder. Always be smart and keep eyes open anything can happen and positive visits are better than fatal ones.

[@adina3318]

Very sad! Can’t believe people are joking about someone’s death!

[@iambiggus]

Remember when the Tide Pod challenge was the most dangerous viral dare? Apparently now it’s “Take a selfie at the edge of the Grand Canyon” challenge.

[@shezjay4969]

It’s a dangerous place for under 12 age kids as well and everyone should be extra careful while exploring it because some places are slippery too 🧐☹️

[@stevemason5173]

Those rails and warning signs are there for a reason. Some people are just plain "STUPID"

[@martewarholm1886]

When selfies are more important that life itself... 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@willytotheme2883]

Just watching this video made me feel nervous for those ppl. I recently went to the Grand Canyon with my two younger siblings and I was strict with not letting them get too close to the edge if there was no railing. Even then, we wouldn't go to spots that didn't have the railing.

[@grandma460]

You are a smart and caring sibling

[@chrisbenn6764]

This has to be the ultimate Darwin Award. People who travel to the biggest hole in the country, just to fall in it. That being said. My condolences to the families.

[@robrandolph9463]

Kind of like taking a submarine to see a sunken ship ….

[@liz6cats280]

@@robrandolph9463 A incredibly poorly designed, poorly built submarine.

[@BigstickNick]

Dude...i got such bad anxiety, I stopped at least 10ft away from the edge.

[@stephenmoore3091]

5 to 10 feet away from any cliff

[@Tarnationusmaximus]

so glad youve alerted everyone of the danger of this location

[@jburnett8152]

It's not dangerous unless you're stupid.

[@boogitybear2283]

Why can’t people have OTHERS take their pictures like the GOOD OLE DAYS?!😂

[@angelicaflores3798]

If they climb over the guard rail, then It's no accident.

[@kaylawalker312]

Oh my!! Just taking a photo.. 😞

[@mrs.mrd2knyn178]

We were just there four weeks ago at the Grand Canyon. We did take some close to the edge photos (no guardrail) when we hiked down about three miles from the top of the South and North rims to a lower area but we were careful and made sure we had stable footing. We were very careful when it was windy as it was crazy windy when we were there. Definitely understand the appeal and it’s sad to hear the stories in the news. We did see a lot of people do crazy things for a selfie too like climbing down rocks to get the photo most people don’t want to get to. One man went through some bushes to climb down to a flat rock area that went over the lower tunnel that had the trail to go down. A lot of people did crazy stuff . It was very interesting. We personally loved it at the Grand Canyon and had a wonderful time and plan to go back in a couple of years.

[@royrice6060]

You can’t protect people from themselves. For these people their life is cheap.

[@tammyrogne1471]

Omgosh this is so sad!

[@kungpaopizza2126]

_”Ehrrrrrmerrrgheeeeeerd”_

[@Fewchore]

Selfies aren't worth your lives, end of story

[@futurez12]

You say that, but what a selfie...

[@patriciaburke2401]

So glad you have alerted people of the danger of falling at the Grand Canyon, or any cliffs! There are locations that are railed where you can take great photos. It is common sense not to stand at the edge of a cliff! It is probably best to stay behind the railings. It can be extremely crowded there and people can lose their balance which could knock someone over. Thanks for this much needed warning. No life is worth showing off or a photo!

[@alvarodealzaga6190]

Nice reflexion

[@savannah82374]

How about stop being dumb and see the obvious things around you and stay safe

[@wisecracker1814]

Uhhhh, sorry. But anyone that needs to be TOLD any of this is TOO STUPID to survive 'til old age anyhoo, heh..?

[@sergiogalindo3024]

They have to be alerted of the dangers of falling!? Oh ForTheLoveOfBenji! Chingado!

[@billybatts9491]

​@@sergiogalindo3024 madone!!!

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Mighty fine line between brave and stupid. I stand way back and will die from old age not at the bottom of a cliff.

[@sawlovertrap7517]

I died. Mom: its because of that damn phone

[@Karenross22]

One year later, someone committed suicide, yesterday ,October 13 of 2020.

[@chriss.8582]

It's official, selfies are more deadly than sharks.

[@thegreatgeekdetective6925]

Chris S. Well not that many people die from shark attacks surprisingly

[@shizzle777]

Just so sad to hear R.I.P

[@Miraciaillusion]

His spirit will stay there forever. So sad!

[@williamcarlile4590]

More winners of the Darwin award!

[@Jameswilliams-ty4cf]

I stayed at home and I'm still alive.

[@jenniferking4682]

I can remember getting very scared n upset with my husband who loved to scare me by getting close to cliffs looking over the edge while hanging on to a thin tree! I'd get so angry after cuz I felt he was being careless and I didn't want to witness him falling to his death! Plus his son and my daughters would of also been traumatized! This was at Starved Rock in Illinois. Even tho the cliffs were a fraction of what's at the grand canyon he would of still died if he had fallen!

[@tara607]

I went to see the GC and it is breath taking, but sooo many places to fall, I stayed 10 feet back the whole time as I am terrified of heights.

[@killerdoritoWA]

"If you fall, I'll be there..." -Ground

[@peachesncreamm193]

"The best protection, is common sense" *why dont you yell it a little louder for the dead people to hear*

[@patriot1303]

I peered over a very high cliff in Yosemite. I crawled slowly to the edge and layed down before looking over and it still made my legs feel like jelly

[@Shrampp]

if i was there one minute earlier, i would’ve seen him. I actually thought that helicopter was a tour helicopter, but it was actually a ambulance heli..

[@leonlangmis987]

I’ve seen a lot of people walking without paying attention to their surroundings.

[@Dan-ip9co]

It's the wind gusts, when your close to the edge, expect it to happen and brace yourself...

[@maxshelltrack9720]

Stand with a wide stance with legs apart.

[@caifam8621]

Sounds like you survived a risky selfie to tell the story.

[@maxshelltrack9720]

No if I do get close to any ledges when I take selfies I pay attention to surroundings and know that it's harder to loss your balance when you have a wide stance.

[@Soundafek]

I wonder if he attempted to take a selfie as he was falling...

[@shaggydawg5419]

and post it on soc media. That would be EPIC!

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

I wonder if it saved to his Icloud before he hit the ground and his phone smashed to pieces

[@matthewrodriguez2294]

At the end it bout give me anxiety

[@obec_18luv19]

Keep taking those selfies 😆

[@krisrose219]

Damn at the end when the camera was right at the edge! Scary

[@rocksy112]

Died using cell phone Hmmm.

[@Nessal83]

These types of people are no loss to humanity.

[@thedoomslayer7512]

Imagine you turn around and there is and a hole where the guy behind you was

[@Tygafan1232]

I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon and I live in Arizona (ha) but I’m planning a trip with the family soon and I have a 2 year old baby boy who walks & runs as well as younger siblings 13 & 15.? Any safety tips? How do people fall to their death? Do they have safety rails on most tourist areas? I’ve been seeing a lot of deaths at the Grand Canyon all by falling.???

[@neiyuemo1501]

When I've gone to Yosemite...the vista places!! I feel so scared...always see people taking those daring selfies...groups of people on rocks...and last weekend I was on the coast..Pacific Ocean....three girls on the edge of a rocky cliff....one decided to jump up for the selfie!! She lived......and gave me a scare!!!

[@daniellinehan63]

Some spots on Highwsy 1 are harrowing

[@dgronzega8073]

FYI - the SkyWalk is on the far west end of the Grand Canyon on Hualapai Reservation land NOT Grand Canyon National Park. I've been hiking/camping GCNP several times over 30 years. The first time watching sunset and Colorado River from under a rock overhang, breathtaking. A few years later I returned to the same spot to find the overhang had collapsed completely and partially fallen into the river. Erosion is how the GC was formed, reality. The danger is not only from you falling but the the falling rock as well.

[@mikerice5298]

June 30 1956 two Airlines crash there 128 perished . Mid-air collision

[@mercuryy9675]

mike rice yeah I’ve seen a documentary about that. Pretty sad how even pilots can get lost in all the beauty of the Canyon.

[@kungpaopizza2126]

mike rice:That was so long ago that instead of selphies,they were painting 🖼 each other 🎨

[@Murkce216]

Imagine dying from fall damage

[@mvpandrew93]

Hopefully he was recording video 💯

[@cannonfodder8287]

Never thought selfies could be so dangerous and an obstacle in natural selection.

[@youdontwanttoknow5203]

This is where keeping a 6' distance might help. Or "do not turn your back on the canyon" sign. I understand wanting a great pic, but there are better ways to get one.

[@jimkelly2829]

Hold my beer while I take a selfie

[@TM-cf9ek]

Well done sir. Replay!

[@miasmom4601]

I drove from Vegas to the Grand Canyon about 15 years ago.. long before people were obsessed with photos of themselves, selfies and selfie sticks. At that time I remember thinking to myself ‘someone could easily fall off taking a photo!’.. there were no guard rails at that time (like seen in this video) and seemingly no security measures. People walked to the very edge if they pleased 😬 scary!

[@aidennexe9091]

I was at the grand canyon today I was 2 feet from the edge no railing its so crazy and scary to think about hours later

[@debragood1648]

I have a pic of my brother at the Grand canyon pretending to be hanging on the edge.🙄While out hanging on the ledge.

[@chefboiardeeznutz9881]

"The zoom button is your friend" "Experts say the best protection is common sense" Sums up how we treat anything that means anything in this country.

[@erikan3182]

My dad and step mom are going there in a week. My dad said he’s staying as far from the cliffs as possible. If only these people thought the same way. I understand you want a good picture but is it really worth dying for?

[@8AD858D8]

Darwin has been working overtime since the introduction of the not so smart phone.

[@universalaw894corners2]

God bless

[@rickricardo8731]

Just looking at that place I just knew some people have died ,and for common sense we all know that lots of people don't have one.

[@rusty3831]

“The best protection is ‘common sense”. That’s also the most lacking protection!

[@dfa3366]

The worst invention in the world....a selfie stick. I would be embarrassed to carry that thing around. Back I guess in the old days when people actually communicate with each other we asked others around if you mind taking a picture with all of us. Of course. Snap snap. Thank you.

[@floridaman537]

its a serious mental illness when all these ppl are taking these kind of risk to get clout on social media. its desperate lives some ppl are living.

[@avatarwarmech]

And history repeats itself this year yet again

[@inquisitvem6723]

I always wear a parachute when I go there for vacation just in case

[@christinamarin4875]

Lol really?

[@XP-nt9iy]

"Tech giants have promoted a culture of selfies." Wtf are you talking about? People have been taking pictures of themselves for as long as it has been possible.

[@freddiesandoval5047]

lmao..when you knock on the devils doors and he answers you..

[@coreygee238]

Wow.

[@Jameswilliams-ty4cf]

Stay at home and watch it on tv.

[@pinkfreud62]

If stupid people aren't falling into geysers, they're falling off cliffs. *smh*

[@richarda2776]

People should NOT be allowed to take selfies in dangerous places like that. My wife and I have been there, but followed the park ranger's directions.

[@larrybruce4856]

Even if a sign is posted---No Selfies, there is always some idiot that thinks the rules are for everyone but them. We saw this during Covid when Gavin Newsom was at an expensive restaurant with 18 other friends and none wore masks. Nancy Pelosi and Lori lightfoot both went to a hair salon during Covid lockdown mandate, when no one else was allowed

[@robbieogle8622]

I saw people standing off the trail outside the protective fences when I was there. They literally climbed over the fence to take pictures. I didnt even lean on the fence let alone climb over it. I stood far away. Its beautiful but terrifying in some spots

[@lisamuchi8764]

I was just there Sunday 05/19/19; You can stand back wayyyy FAR back & take Beautiful Shots without risking your life. No picture is worth dying for. Life is too precious to risk 4 a pic. There are no barriers on many parts of the Grand Canyon West Rim.......Better to be SAFE then Dead!!!!

[@paulbroderick8438]

Young man at 1.11 handled matters well, keeping safety in mind. Viewed over the edge without standing allowing to slide or shuffle backwards when done.

[@pipiwilson7854]

It would be cool if they posted pictures of the mangled bodies at the spot where they fell from.