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Karnataka doctor falls to death at Maharashtra viewpoint
A 45-year-old doctor from Karnataka died on Tuesday evening after falling into a 400-foot gorge at Mahadevgad Point in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district. Dr Ayub Syed, a resident of Jatrat in Nipani, was…
The Story in Brief
A 45-year-old doctor from Karnataka died on Tuesday evening after falling into a 400-foot gorge at Mahadevgad Point in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district. Dr Ayub Syed, a resident of Jatrat in Nipani, was visiting the viewpoint with nine colleagues when he crossed the safety railing, reportedly lost his balance and fell, the Deccan Chronicle reports.
A local vendor alerted Syed's companions, and rescue teams were called. But heavy rain, dense fog and darkness stopped the search overnight. The Sahyadri Adventure Rescue Group and police resumed at 6 am on Wednesday and recovered the body. An investigation is underway.
The Indian Opinion
Reports paint Dr Ayub Syed as reckless for stepping past the railing. But viewpoints across the Western Ghats often lack clear warning signs or barriers enforced by local authorities. The vendor saw the fall, yet rescue crews could not operate till morning due to rain and fog. The real test is whether the Sindhudurg district will now audit safety at Mahadevgad Point and install proper fencing or alarms before the next monsoon.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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