Woman taking selfie falls into 100-foot gorge, rescued by locals in India's Maharashtra. Watch!
Woman rescued gorge
A 29-year-old woman was dramatically rescued by locals after falling into a 100-foot-deep gorge in India's Maharashtra on Saturday (August 3) evening. The incident occurred in Satara district's Borne Ghat, reportedly while the woman, identified as Nasreen, was taking a selfie with friends.
The woman, as per reports, sustained injuries and was subsequently admitted to a local hospital.
Dramatic rescue
Videos circulating on social media show Home Guards and local residents working together to pull Nasreen to safety.
The footage shows rescuers throwing a thick rope down the gorge, with one man descending to lift the injured woman to safety. The clip has since gone viral, drawing widespread attention.
In the viral video, a home guard can be seen rescuing the terrified woman, and towards the end of the clip, mountaineers assist in pulling her to safety.
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Conflicting reports have emerged about the circumstances leading to the fall. Initial accounts suggest Nasreen slipped while taking a selfie.
Nasreen, a resident of Pune, was visiting Borne Ghat near the Thoseghar waterfalls with friends when the accident happened. The Times of India reported that she fell into a 100-foot-deep gorge.
Risky selfies
This incident follows a tragic event a few weeks earlier when 26-year-old Instagram influencer Aanvi Kamdar fell to her death near Kumbhe waterfall in Raigad while filming a video. The local authorities issued an advisory urging travellers to avoid risky behaviourduring such explorations.
Recently, there have been a number of accidents in Maharashtra involving falls into gorges. In June, a woman died after her car fell into a 300-foot gorge near the Dutt Dham Temple hill. In July, influencer Aanvi Kamdar fell into a 300-foot gorge while recording a video near Kumbhe waterfall.
Authorities continue to stress the importance of caution and safety, especially, during the monsoon season when terrains can be particularly hazardous.
(With inputs from agencies)
