G.S. Sharanya, a 36-year-old tech professional from Kerala, was rescued on April 5 after being lost for three days in the dense forests of Kodagu, Karnataka. The search operation, which began shortly after she went missing on April 2, involved the Karnataka forest department, police, and local tribal communities. Rescuers located her around 5 pm near a stream in the Pattighat Reserve Forest, close to Tadiyandamol, the highest peak in the district. Despite the challenging terrain, thick vegetation, and adverse weather conditions, the operation was intensified with the deployment of additional personnel and drone technology. Sharanya, who had initially planned a solo trek, joined a guided group but became separated during the descent. She managed to contact friends for help before her phone battery died, leading to the coordinated search effort. Upon her rescue, she expressed that she had not encountered any wild animals and remained composed throughout her ordeal.