Andrey Retrovsky

In 2015, Andrey Retrovsky fell to his death while trying to take an ‘extreme selfie’ from the roof of a nine-story building.

Andrey climbed to the top of the building in Vologda, Russia, to add the selfie to his collection of photographs in dangerous places. But, as he attempted the picture in the fading light of the evening, the boy slipped and was fell. Although the fall would have killed him instantly, he landed in bushes which slightly cushioned the impact. However, doctors were unable to save him due to his extensive and severe injuries.