Is shooting that perfect angle more important than your life? Do your social media posts matter more than your chance to live? Accidents from selfies and video stunts are increasing and adding to this a shocking incident has come into the limelight from Maharashtra after the Lonavala Waterfall tragedy. While shooting an Instagram reel, Aanvi Kamdar, a 27-year-old travel influencer from Mumbai, tragically lost her life at Kumbhe waterfall in Raigad district, Maharashtra. She was rescued after a six-hour search operation but was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. In this episode of Mid-day explains, Shantanu Kuveskar - one of the rescuers of Aanvi what went behind the scenes of the tragic death.
20 July,2024 02:22 PM IST
Team India scored a big win against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024. Maharashtra's budget for 2024 was also a major headline. In a tragic incident, five members of a family lost their lives at a waterfall in Lonavala. Another heartbreaking event was the Hathras stampede, where overcrowding at a Satsang in Uttar Pradesh led to the deaths of over 121 people on July 2nd. Also making waves was Rahul Gandhi's controversial Hindu remarks in the Lok Sabha on July 1st.
05 July,2024 07:46 PM IST
It seems as if the Monsoon mishaps are on the rise and isn't going to stop soon! Here we are talking about a few tragic incidents that unfolded in Maharashtra recently. Just days after the fatal Lonavala waterfall tragedy wherein 5 people of a family got swept away in the swollen waterfall and died, another news of two boys drowning in Kolhapur's Kalammawadi dam has come into light. Immediately after the incident, disaster Response Force and NDRF conducted search operations. The officials on 2nd of July said that the body of one of two youth has been retrieved. The deceased was identified as Paratik Patil. The 2 youths were a part of a group of friends from Nipani town in Karnataka who were visiting Radhanagari Tehsil in Kohlapur district, Maharashtra for monsoon tourism at the dam. On the same day another terrifying incident happened in Pune. In Pune's Tamhini Ghat, tragedy struck as a man, identified as a trek leader, was swept away by powerful waters. He had been enjoying a day out with around 20 companions, including friends and family, at the renowned picnic spot. Confident in his swimming ability, he dove into the waterfall but misjudged the currents, leading to his fatal accident. Heartbreakingly, his 10-year-old daughter captured the event on video, turning what seemed like a daring adventure into a heartbreaking loss.
03 July,2024 04:47 PM IST
On June 30th, a family outing turned into a nightmare as 5 members were swept away by the strong currents of the waterfall at the backside of Bhushi Dam in Pune's Lonavala. As per the latest updates, three bodies have been recovered and two kids from the same family are missing. In a joint effort by Lonavala Police and emergency services, a rescue operation was deployed to find the missing children. Indian Navy deployed its drivers for search and rescue. The family was on a day out when the tragedy struck, as their picnic turned into a nightmare with the drowning of five members. The tragic incident occurred around 12:30 pm on June 30. The family hails from the Sayyad Nagar area of Pune City.
02 July,2024 02:46 PM IST
This monsoon, heading to Lonavala for a break will be a challenging task for Mumbaikars. Local police at the hill station have limited the entry to only those with e-passes. People found without an #epass will be fined Rs 1,000. However, police do not have instructions on whether they are to send back people found without a pass, or let them stay after the payment of the fine.
03 June,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Bird enthusiasts across the country are extremely thrilled as migratory Amur falcons have been spotted around the Tata dam in Lonavala. Wildlife photographers & birders have been rushing to the spot for a glimpse of the rare bird. These birds migrate in search of food and have been making appearances in the western part of India for the past couple of years.
11 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Most of us know how swings work, and experienced it at least once in our lives. Typically, between two two three metres tall, these were always fun, but never scary. Now, imagine a regular swing pulled up to a height of 30 metres, you go to the top, and then, let yourself free fall, until the ropes swing you around in the air. Story & Video By: Hassan M Kamal, MiD Day
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