Nine Young Trekkers Rescued from Waterfall Ordeal in Maharashtra

Nine trekkers, including eight women, were rescued after being stranded on a waterfall near Panvel in Maharashtra's Raigad district. The youngsters, aged 18 to 20, were part of a trekking group that got stuck amid rain. Local fire brigade and police successfully rescued them by 11.45 am.

Nine young trekkers, including eight women, were rescued after being stranded on a waterfall in Maharashtra's Raigad district on Thursday. The group, aged between 18 to 20 years, were part of a trekking expedition and became stranded near Adai village, as confirmed by Suresh Mengde, Chief Vigilance Officer of CIDCO.

The fire brigade, under CIDCO's jurisdiction, received a distress call at 9.40 am. A coordinated effort by the fire service personnel and local police saw all nine trekkers brought down safely by around 11.45 am.

The youngsters hailed from Mira-Bhayandar in Thane district and Kon in Panvel town. The rescue operation highlights the prompt response and bravery of the fire service and police in ensuring the trekkers' safety amid challenging weather conditions.

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