{
  "id": 355695,
  "title": "WATCH: Selfie Attempt Near Pune’s Kalu Waterfall Turns Life-Threatening; Tourists Rescue Youth After Slip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/watch-selfie-attempt-near-punes-kalu-waterfall-turns-life-threatening",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T06:31:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/watch-selfie-attempt-near-punes-kalu-waterfall-turns-life-threatening-tourists-rescue-youth-after-slip"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pune witnessed a life-threatening incident near Kalu Waterfall on August 9, 2026, when a young man risked his life while attempting a selfie near the edge of the waterfall. The monsoon season had turned the area hazardous, with slippery rocks and strong water currents. The man moved dangerously close to the edge to capture the shot, but lost his balance and slipped towards the deep valley. He managed to hold onto a rock, preventing himself from falling into the torrent.\n\nWitnesses, including tourists and locals, rushed to help the man. They tied saris and clothes together to create a makeshift rope and used it to pull him away from the dangerous spot. Their timely intervention averted a potentially fatal accident. The event underscores the perils of straying too close to waterfalls and valley edges during the rainy season. Kalu Waterfall and other tourist attractions at Malshej Ghat are popular during monsoon, but the same weather conditions that make them picturesque can also pose significant risks. Visitors have been advised to stay away from unsafe edges and refrain from taking selfies in hazardous locations.",
  "summary": "Pune: A young man had a narrow escape at Kalu Waterfall near Malshej Ghat after he slipped while trying to take a selfie close to the edge of the valley. The incident took place amid heavy monsoon conditions, when the area becomes particularly risky due to slippery rocks, strong water flow and reduced grip. The youth reportedly moved dangerously close to the edge to click a selfie. He suddenly…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}