Amid heavy rain, a 29-year-old woman was rescued after falling into a 100-foot gorge in Maharashtra’s Satara district. The woman, reportedly taking a selfie at the time, slipped and fell into the deep ravine. A video of her dramatic rescue has since gone viral on social media.
Pune Woman Rescued After Falling 100 Feet Into Gorge While Taking Selfie
The video shows local residents throwing a thick rope down the gorge, with one man bravely descending to lift the woman to safety. According to police reports, the woman sustained injuries and was immediately admitted to a local hospital following her rescue by residents and Home Guards.
The woman, a Pune resident, was visiting Borne Ghat in Satara district with friends when the incident occurred on the evening of August 3. Authorities had previously banned tourists from the area where the accident took place due to safety concerns. Home guards and local residents worked together to pull the woman to safety using a rope, officials said.
This incident occurred just days after another tragic accident in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, where Mumbai-based chartered accountant Anvi Kamdar fell into a gorge while making a video.
Kamdar, aged 27, was on a monsoon outing with seven friends when she fell into a 300-foot-deep gorge near the famous Kumbhe waterfall in Mangaon last month. She was filming a video of the scenic surroundings when she slipped and fell. Her friends quickly alerted authorities, and police and local rescuers rushed to the scene. Despite being rushed to a nearby government hospital, Kamdar tragically died during treatment.
Both incidents highlight the dangers of taking selfies and filming vlogs in hazardous areas, especially during the monsoon season, when the terrain can be particularly slippery and treacherous. Local authorities have repeatedly urged visitors to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines to prevent such accidents.
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