Who Was Aanvi Kamdar? Travel Influencer Dies After Falling Into Gorge In Raigad

Aanvi Kamdar, a 27-year-old travel influencer from Mumbai, tragically died after falling into a gorge while filming an Instagram reel at Kumbhe waterfall in Maharashtra's Raigad district. Kamdar, who was also a chartered accountant, documented her travels on Instagram under the handle @theglocaljournal.

Kamdar visited the popular Kumbhe waterfall on July 16 with a group of seven friends. While shooting a video, she slipped and fell into a 300-foot gorge, according to an official from the Mangaon police station.

Mumbai-Based Travel Influencer Dies in Tragic Fall While Shooting Instagram Reel

Her friends immediately alerted the local authorities, who responded quickly. Rescue teams, including the Coast Guard, Kolad rescue team, and Maharashtra State Electricity Board staff, were mobilised to assist in the rescue operation, as reported by NDTV.

One of the rescuers described the challenging conditions at the scene. "As soon as we reached the spot, we realised that the girl had fallen nearly 300–350 feet. Even after reaching her, it was difficult to get her up because she was injured, and it was raining heavily. So, we decided to use a vertical pulley to get her out," the rescuer told NDTV.

The rescue operation faced additional difficulties due to the continuous rain and falling rocks. "Large stones kept falling down the gorge, which made the rescue operation even more dangerous," another rescuer told Lokmat.

After a six-hour operation, Kamdar was finally pulled out of the gorge. However, she had suffered severe injuries in the fall. Her rescuers rushed her to the nearby Mangaon Taluka government hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries during treatment.

Kamdar's tragic death has raised awareness about the dangers of shooting videos in risky locations. Local authorities have urged tourists to exercise extreme caution while visiting waterfalls and other natural attractions.

Travel influencer Aakanksha Monga urged media houses and her followers to pray for the departed soul and not focus on the 'filming video' aspect. In a comment, Monga said, "Please, let's focus on praying for her soul to rest in peace and remember the joy and positivity she brought to our lives. Stop commenting on the 'reel' part, we were not there, so don’t amplify misinformation."

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Kamdar's death has left her family, friends, and followers in shock and mourning. Known for her adventurous spirit and love for travel, Kamdar had built a significant following on Instagram, where she shared her travel experiences and tips with her audience. Her handle, @theglocaljournal, was a source of inspiration for many aspiring travellers.

Meanwhile, in another shocking incident reported from Dombivli which is 30 km from Mumbai, a woman died after falling from the third floor of a building while socialising with her friends. The victim, identified as Nagina Devi Manjiram, a cleaner at the building, was sitting near the staircase on the third floor and chit-chatting with her colleagues when she lost her balance and fell.