Pune woman falls into 100 feet deep gorge while taking selfie near Thoseghar waterfalls, rescued by locals

A 29-year-old woman was rescued by locals after falling into a deep gorge in Maharashtra on Saturday evening. The incident took place at the Borne Ghat in Satara district, reportedly while the woman was taking a selfie with friends. She sustained injuries and was later admitted to a local hospital.

Videos of the Home Guards and locals pulling the woman to safety have since gone viral on social media platforms. The clip in question showed rescuers throwing a thick rope down the gorge before a man descended to lift the woman to safety.

Reports quoting officials offer a somewhat contradictory view of the incident — with some indicating that she had slipped and fallen while attending to nature's call amid heavy rains in the region.

The development comes mere weeks after an Instagram influencer fell to her death while filming near Kumbhe waterfall in Raigad. 26-year-old Aanvi Kamdar had slipped and fallen into a gorge while taking a video with friends. Following the incident local authorities had issued an advisory urging travellers to explore without indulging in ‘risky behaviour’.

Maharashtra has received heavy rainfall in recent weeks with Pune and adjoining areas facing extensive waterlogging. Army personnel were deployed at an inundated residential area in the district on Sunday amid heavy downpours and water discharge from Khadakwasla dam. The fire department also evacuated some members of a society located in the Ekta Nagar area.

“The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning about heavy rainfall in Pune city and the district region and today heavy downpour is experienced. In the wake of the warning the entire administration should be vigilant,” said a statement released by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

The administration has been directed to make arrangements for the safety of people living in low-lying areas in Pune including Ekta Nagar, Dattwadi, Patil Estate, Yerwada, Shivaji Nagar, court area, Kamgar Putla area, Harris Bridge, and Dapodi.

(With inputs from agencies)