Tragic Drowning Incident Near Bhushi Dam

Five individuals, including a woman, are feared drowned near Bhushi Dam in Lonavala, Pune, during a picnic. They slipped and fell into a waterfall around 3pm. A search and rescue team is on-site, and more details are awaited.


PTI | Pune | Updated: 30-06-2024 16:14 IST | Created: 30-06-2024 16:14 IST
Tragic Drowning Incident Near Bhushi Dam
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In a tragic event near Bhushi Dam in Lonavala, Pune, five persons, including a woman, are feared drowned. The incident occurred around 3pm on Sunday when the group, out for a picnic, slipped near a waterfall, plunging into the waterbody, according to a police official from the Lonavala station.

A search and rescue team has been promptly dispatched to the location. As the team continues their efforts, further details regarding the incident are awaited. The local authorities are urging visitors to exercise caution in the area, especially near the waterfall and backwater regions.

With the rescue operation underway, the safety of the public remains a paramount concern for the officials involved.

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