Spring's been horrifying for selfies, celebs not helping
This spring has seen an abundance of selfie-related accidents and mishaps, leaving first responders and local authorities scrambling to remind people to respect barriers and be mindful of their surroundings.
At the time of this writing, five people have died at Grand Canyon National Park this year -- a selfie hotspot where five people have died so far this year, two of them from falling.
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Then, in March, selfie-seekers swarmed parts of California to snap photos of an early-season poppy bloom.
Several visitors posted photos of the blooms on social media. In some, the subjects do not appear to be on a clearly-designated path but right in the middle of the flowers.
Now, Montreal authorities are pleading with the public to stay away from flood zones, which has been riddled with "disaster tourists."
MILEY CYRUS CRITICIZED FOR JOSHUA TREE SELFIE
Source: Miley Cyrus/Instagram
Earlier this month, Miley Cyrus drew criticism after posting a now-deleted photo of the pop star posing in an endangered Joshua tree.
Joshua trees are protected in Joshua Tree National Park and the Mojave National Preserve as well as in some U.S. cities and counties.
It's unclear where Cyrus' photo was taken.
"Joshua trees are not your typical ‘tree’-they're actually more closely related to grasses and orchids than hardwood trees (oak or cedar)," Joshua Tree National Park said on Twitter the same day Cyrus posted her photo.
"They have thin, shallow roots [and] can't support weight [without] damage. Keep admiring & loving on our amazing Joshua trees, from the ground!"
Joshua trees can only be found in parts of the U.S., and only at certain elevations.
Cyrus deleted her photos ten days after posting, following harsh criticisms from fans.
