The head of the Red Crescent Society in Chalus, Mazandaran province, announced that an attempt to take a selfie led to the death of a brother and sister. Kordgar Mahmoudi stated on Sunday (June 16) to Mehr News Agency that the incident occurred when a 22-year-old girl named Zahra Shahsavand slipped off a rock and fell into the Marzanabad River. According to Mahmoudi, the girl had climbed the rock to take a selfie when the accident happened, causing her to fall into the river. The head of the Red Crescent Society in Chalus added that 35-year-old Nemat Shahsavand also attempted to rescue his sister following the incident, which resulted in his death. This official reported that Zahra Shahsavand's body was discovered by Red Crescent teams, and efforts to find Nemat Shahsavand's body are still ongoing. He noted that the river's strong currents, water temperature, and rocky riverbed have slowed down the recovery process. Earlier this year in Farvardin, a 12-year-old girl in Sardasht, West Azerbaijan province, lost her life while taking a selfie by the Zab River. On May 25 of this year, the police commander of the Ivan County reported the drowning of a girl in the Kanger Dam in Ilam province. In recent years, there have been significant reports of deaths among citizens in various regions of Iran due to attempts to take selfies.
Selfie Claims the Lives of Siblings
A tragic incident in Mazandaran province resulted in the deaths of siblings Zahra and Nemat Shahsavand during a selfie attempt. Zahra fell into the Marzanabad River, and Nemat died while trying to rescue her. This highlights the dangers associated with selfie culture in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
A brother and sister, Zahra and Nemat Shahsavand, died in Mazandaran province when Zahra fell into the Marzanabad River while taking a selfie, and Nemat drowned while trying to save her. This incident highlights the dangers of selfie culture in Iran.
- Zahra fell off a rock into the river while attempting to take a selfie.
- Nemat drowned while trying to rescue Zahra, and recovery efforts for his body are ongoing.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
In recent years, there have been multiple reports of deaths in Iran linked to selfie-taking, indicating a need for greater public awareness and safety measures.
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