A man in Maharashtra had a lucky escape after slipping into a 70-foot gorge while taking a selfie. The man plunged into the gorge near Saptakund Waterfall while visiting Ajanta Caves on Sunday, according to a Times of India report.
Gopal Pundlik Chavan, 30, was visiting Ajanta Caves with a group of friends when he had a narrow escape. The Nanded resident was taking selfies near Saptakund Waterfall at the historic Buddhist site when he lost his footing and slipped into the deep gorge with a river flowing underneath.
Chavan’s friends immediately alerted authorities and a rescue team was formed to save him. Cops, ASI personnel and other tourists all assisted in the rescue operation by deploying a rope to hoist him up. Dramatic footage of the rescue operation shows Chavan hanging onto the rope as he is pulled up.
Reports suggest that after he plunged into the gorge, Chavan began swimming which gave him more time and helped authorities in his rescue.
After the incident, authorities have again warned visitors to exercise caution while visiting tourist sites, especially in the monsoon season where it is easy to lose your footing and slip. Tourists have also been asked not to stand too close to water bodies while taking photographs and selfies.
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