Tourist Rescued After Falling 150 Feet at Sinhagad Fort in Pune
Pune: Tourist rescued after 150-ft fall at Sinhagad Fort while clicking photos
Hindustan Times
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A 35-year-old tourist, Yogesh Mohan Shitole, fell approximately 150 feet into a gorge while photographing the sunset at Sinhagad Fort in Pune, Maharashtra. He was rescued after regaining consciousness and calling for help, with authorities conducting a challenging nighttime rescue operation.
- 01Yogesh Mohan Shitole fell while taking photographs at Sinhagad Fort.
- 02The fall occurred around 4:30 PM to 5 PM near 'Hawa Point.'
- 03He lost consciousness but managed to call for help after regaining awareness.
- 04A joint rescue operation was launched by local police and disaster management teams.
- 05Visitors are advised to exercise caution near cliff edges, especially during low visibility.
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On Wednesday evening, a 35-year-old tourist from Shirur, Yogesh Mohan Shitole, fell approximately 150 feet into a gorge at Sinhagad Fort in Pune, Maharashtra, while attempting to capture sunset photographs. The incident occurred between 4:30 PM and 5 PM as he ventured towards the western edge of the fort, near a location known as 'Hawa Point.' After losing his footing on the grassy terrain, Shitole fell and lost consciousness. He regained awareness around 7 PM and called the 112 emergency helpline, providing details of his location. A rescue operation was promptly initiated by the Haveli Police Station, led by officer Aniket Kale, in collaboration with a disaster management team. Despite challenging low-light conditions, the team successfully rescued Shitole, who was subsequently taken to a private hospital for medical treatment. Authorities are urging visitors to exercise caution when near cliff edges, particularly during the monsoon season and evening hours when visibility is poor.
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The incident highlights the risks associated with exploring cliff edges, particularly in popular tourist spots during evening hours.
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