Travel influencer Aanvi Kamdar has passed away after falling off a waterfall near Mumbai.
Aanvi Kamdar, a passionate traveler and social media influencer, tragically lost her life while attempting to capture the beauty of Kumbhe waterfall during monsoon.
Raigad:
A 26-year-old Instagram influencer died after falling into a gorge at Kumbhe waterfall near Maharashtra's Raigad. Aanvi Kamdar, a resident of Mumbai, fell into a 300-foot gorge while shooting a reel, authorities said.
Aanvi went on a trip with seven friends to a waterfall on July 16. Unfortunately, during a video shoot, she slipped into a deep crevice around 10:30 am.
Local authorities and rescue teams quickly responded to the emergency with support from the Coast Guard, Kolad rescue team, and Maharashtra State Electricity Board staff.
Rescuers found Aanvi nearly 300-350 feet below and faced challenges due to her injuries and heavy rain. They used a vertical pulley for the six-hour rescue operation and managed to bring her out of the gorge. However, Aanvi succumbed to her severe injuries at the Managaon sub-district hospital.
Following the incident, local authorities, including the Tehsildar and Managaon police inspector, appealed to tourists and citizens to prioritize safety and responsible tourism in the Sahyadri ranges. They stressed the importance of avoiding risky behaviors.
Aanvi was a passionate traveler and social media influencer who loved monsoon tourism. Her tragic demise occurred while trying to capture the beauty of Kumbhe waterfall, a reflection of her deep connection with sharing unique experiences and nature's wonders on social media.
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