64-Year-Old Trekker Rescued After Falling 250 Feet at Torna Fort in Maharashtra
Trekker, 64, injured after falling 250 feet into gorge while descending Torna fort
Hindustan Times
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A 64-year-old trekker, Sanjay Vasant Neve from Dahisar, Mumbai, fell approximately 250 feet into a gorge while descending Torna Fort on April 18. He was rescued by a specialized team after local authorities were alerted, and is currently in stable condition at a nearby health center.
- 01Sanjay Vasant Neve fell nearly 250 feet while descending Torna Fort.
- 02Rescue operations involved local police and a specialized disaster response team.
- 03Neve was transported to a health center where his condition is stable.
- 04A separate incident occurred at Visapur Fort where trekkers got lost but were safely rescued.
- 05Experts advise trekkers to be cautious and informed about their routes.
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On April 18, Sanjay Vasant Neve, a 64-year-old trekker from Dahisar, Mumbai, fell approximately 250 feet into a gorge while descending Torna Fort. The incident took place between 10 pm and 11 pm, prompting a swift response from the Velhe police station led by officer Amit Deshmukh. Local residents initially attempted to rescue Neve, but due to the challenging terrain, a specialized disaster response team was called in. They successfully retrieved Neve within two hours, and he was later taken to Velhe primary health center, where he is reported to be in stable condition. This incident follows another mishap on April 17, where a group of trekkers at Visapur Fort near Lonavala lost their way but were rescued without injuries. Experts, including Deepak Ghorpade from a disaster management organization, emphasize the need for trekkers to exercise caution, especially near edges, and to be well-informed about the terrain to prevent such incidents.
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The incident highlights the dangers faced by trekkers unfamiliar with the terrain, prompting calls for increased safety measures and awareness.
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