Tragic End for Ex-Army Trekker in Raigad - Body Recovered

A 38-year-old trekker, Swapnil Dhawade, was found dead after being swept away by currents in a small waterfall in Maharashtra’s Raigad district. The incident occurred during a group trek in the Western Ghats. A diligent search operation, including volunteers from Shivdurg Trekking Club, eventually led to the recovery of his body.

In a stark reminder of the unpredictable dangers in adventure activities, a 38-year-old trekker, identified as Swapnil Dhawade, lost his life after being swept away by strong currents at a small waterfall in Maharashtra's Raigad district. His body was found on Monday, local police confirmed.

The tragic incident unfolded in the scenic yet perilous terrain of Tahmini in the Western Ghats on Saturday when Dhawade, a former army personnel, set out trekking with a group of around 30 individuals. Eyewitnesses describe how Dhawade leapt into the waterfall and struggled to climb out, but the powerful water flow overwhelmed him.

An intensive search operation was promptly launched, drawing in volunteers from the Shivdurg Trekking Club. After days of relentless effort, Dhawade's body was recovered in Mangaon and subsequently sent for an autopsy, as confirmed by Superintendent of Police (Pune Rural) Pankaj Deshmukh.

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