Karnataka: Man watching waterfall slips from rock into water, accident captured on camera, video goes viral
Udupi (Karnataka) | In a tragic incident, a young man watching a waterfall in Karnataka’s Udupi district, while slipped into the river from the rock he was standing on and went missing on Monday, police said.
The episode is captured on camera and the video has gone viral on social media.
Police and emergency have launched a search operation for the young man, but so far, they were not able to track him.
The incident had taken place in Arashinagundi waterfall near Kollur in Baindur taluq and the missing youth was identified as Sharath Kumar, 23, from Bhadravathi.
Police said that he had come to Kollur in a car with friends and had gone to enjoy the scenic waterfall following copious rainfall in the region.
Preliminary probe revealed that while Sharath was watching and enjoying the waterfall, his friend was video recording it. However, the victim who seems to be firmly standing on the rock, suddenly lost his balance and falls into the river within fraction of seconds.
Man making Instagram reel video, slips and drowns in Arasinagundi Falls in Karnataka. Body not found yet.
Rocks in waterfalls are full of moss and slippery. Never go to the edge.
Life is worth more than insta likes. pic.twitter.com/RlPI8Tr9Fg— Gary Pike Vedacharya Eurasia वाले ?????? (@PikeWala) July 24, 2023
Following heavy rainfall in coastal districts, all the rivers and water bodies have crossed the danger limits and people are warned not to go close to the water bodies.
IANS
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