The woman, who is identified as Nasreen Amir Qureshi, slipped into the gorge while taking selfie. A 29-year-old woman has rescued her after she fell into a 60-ft gorge in Maharashtra’s Satara over the weekend.
The woman, who is a resident of Pune’s Warje area, was rescued on Saturday amid heavy monsoon showers by news18 report. The dramatic video of Qureshi being pulled out of the gorge has gone viral on social media. Netizens praise the quick response of local police and the home guards who helped save women’s lives.
The News18 report had said that the woman was admitted to a nearby hospital after suffering injuries from the fall. Qureshi was visiting Satara’s Borne Ghat area on Saturday when the incident had happened.
The locals first informed the authorities about the incident. Using a rope, the home guards and the locals helped the woman to bring her out of the steep gorge amid incessant rains. Some local reports say that the woman has been shifted to a private hospital and still she is in critical condition.
On Saturday, a group of travelers from Pune visited the Thoseghar waterfall. While taking the selfie at Borane Ghat, 29-year-old Nasreen Amir Qureshi from Warje, Pune, slipped and fell into a 60-feet-deep gorge.
A video capturing the rescue effort has gone viral on social media, showing locals throwing a thick rope down the gorge while a man climbs down to the gorge to pull the woman safely.
Selfies have become an intrinsic part of modern-day life, allowing people to capture and share moments with friends and followers. However, the pursuit of the perfect shot has led to a rise in reckless behavior, particularly in scenic locations.
The latest incident of a woman in Satara who ventured near the edge of the gorge to take a selfie. She slipped and fell on a rocky ledge. A home guard and locals quickly came to her rescue and brought her safely. While she escaped with minor injuries, the incident sent shockwaves through the community .
The heavy rains in the region have led to overflowing waterfalls, including Thoseghar. This has increased the risk of accidents at these popular tourist spots.
Despite of the safety measures, the natural beauty of these locations attracts the visitors, some are putting their lives at risk for social media fame. A video showing Nasreen’s fall while trying to take a selfie has gone viral, sparking discussions about the dangers associated with such activities.
All these incidents occurres only because of the carelessness and craze of people. The craze of selfie draws people for these kinds of risks .
This incident should become a wake-up call for everyone about the importance of being cautious and aware of their surroundings, especially when engaging in activities that could cause significant risks. People should be aware of the risks while visiting these kinds of risky places especially in rainy season.