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Public safety warning follows woman's Phillip Island selfie plunge (www.abc.net.au)

submitted 1 year ago by RustyRaven@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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I'm not sure why some people lose all ability to engage with the real world once technology is involved, but taking selfies and using a GPS seem to create a dangerous disconnect with reality for some people.

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[–] fulcrummed@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

"The fact is, physics doesn't come with a selfie clause and gravity's a one-way trip."

Brutal. I love it!

[–] Getawombatupya@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

All that and no photo! (I did wonder why the chopper was going over yesterday)

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 0 points 1 year ago

Close but no cigar for a Darwin award.