Ever since selfies came into existence, a lot of mishaps (even life endangering) has been associated with it. We’ve heard a million stories on how people focused on taking that perfect selfie forgot to be attentive about their own safety or those people around them.

In a devastating news, a couple while trying to take a selfie in a bridge situated over Cauvery let slip their 4 year old baby. The incident happened in Namakkal’s Mohanur region on Vangal bridge. Reportedly, the baby fell down due to the negligence of the parents and was washed away with the flowing water. As the parents wailed in disbelief and shock of losing their child, people around watched helplessly.

This comes even after the repeated warnings of higher officials to people not to take selfies on the bridge which puts their very own lives at danger. So, it is very important to to secure the safety of you and your little ones before getting that perfect snap.