11 of the most dangerous and incredible selfies ever taken

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June 21 marks "National Selfie Day," but the ubiquitous photo style isn't as harmless as it may seem.

Incredible and sometimes dangerous events can unfold during the moment of inattention when people turn a camera on themselves. There are also photographers who seek out extreme danger as a backdrop for their selfies.

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Getting the perfect snapshot isn't worth what some amateur photographers have risked - deliberately or otherwise. Several reports of deaths or serious injuries caused by selfie-taking have sprung up in recent years.

Scroll down to see rare selfies from around the world that capture some heart-pounding close calls and extreme dangers.

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Warning: Do not attempt any of these shots.