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Teenager plunges to his death while taking extreme selfie

According to media reports, the boy climbed a building in Vologda city with a friend to capture a stunning selfie while dangling off the towering structure.

Russian teenager plunges to his death while taking extreme selfie

A 17-yr-old Russian school boy who goes by the Instagram name (@drewsssik) fell off from the roof-top of a nine-story building while trying to take an extreme selfie.

Extreme selfies are the latest craze among teenagers, involving daring poses at dangerous locations.

He approached the edge in fading light and lowered himself over it with a rope and a smartphone.

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Unfortunately, the rope suddenly gave way and he fell.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died few hours later.

His last Instagram photo shows him hanging on the wall of a building with just one hand before he fell.

According to reports, he always ignored friends' warnings.

An investigation has been launched into his death.

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See daring photos of the late teen in Pulse gallery.

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