A terrifying incident went viral after a young boy almost lost his life while attempting to take a selfie at a waterfall. As per a social media post, the unfortunate incident happened at Kalu Falls near Malshej Ghat when the minor slipped while clicking a selfie and was rolling down the hillside towards a deep ravine. However, it is not confirmed if the location mentioned in the video is the same.However, the boy managed to save himself from rolling down further as his hand got hooked on a rock. This prevented him from falling into the stream below, but the situation had become severe as a slight jerk could send him tumbling down to the stream bed.The horrifying incident was captured by X (formerly Twitter) user Mandeep RajBhar. The video shows that tourists present at the falls immediately came to the aid of the minor.They worked together in unison to form a makeshift rope out of bound saris and pieces of cloth. Despite the dangerous location, some of them managed to get closer to the boy and convince him to wait.
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Finally, they all worked together and managed to pull him up to safety. It was only by the grace of the tourists present that the minor had survived the incident. Just as a slight misstep could have sent the minor to his death, the same could happen to anyone at such places.Netizens react to the narrow escape incidentSocial media users were appalled by the horrifying experience the minor faced after slipping and were also relieved that he managed to escape with his life. One user wrote, “Today luck was on my side, otherwise, in place of the picture, there would have been a painful piece of news.” Another commented, “One should exercise great caution at waterfalls or other hilly places because people often get deceived and lose their lives.” A third user shared, “Gossshhh… my heart was in my mouth… very scary… his time was not up.”Importance of caution at such placesWaterfalls, especially during the rainy season, are highly slippery, and one needs expert guidance when walking near them. Moreover, tourists must keep a safe distance from the edges at all times as one misstep can lead to a fatal fall. Authorities, therefore, advise remaining alert at such places.Also read:History comes alive when children connect with stories: Sreelata Menon on Reimagining the PastWake, grind, brew: Why Hyderabadis are bringing the café culture homeHere are simple stay cautious pointers you can add:* Avoid going too close to edges, especially at waterfalls and cliffs* Never take selfies at risky or slippery spots* Wear shoes with good grip when visiting hilly areas* Pay attention to warning signs and local advice* Do not ignore weather conditions like rain or strong winds* Stay alert and don’t get distracted while walking near dangerous areas* Always go with a group and look out for each other* Keep a safe distance from fast-flowing water* Don’t climb on rocks or unstable surfaces
