People risking their lives to take Selfies as Hurricane Irma batters Florida

Daredevils risked their lives by taking Selfies as deadly Hurricane Irma smashed into the Florida Keys – where it claimed its first US victims. Thrillseekers were spotted on beaches taking photos despite the 130mph eye of the storm sending seawater gushing through the streets. Foreboding storm clouds could

be seen darkening the skies overhead as the dopey locals posed up to get the perfect Hurricane Irma snap. Some daring Floridians were even seen wading into the sea despite forecasters warning of storm surges as high as 15 feet (4.5 meters). Almost the entire state of Florida is now under a hurricane warning with fears of devastating gales, torrents of rain and life-threatening storm surges. READ MORE