# Woman rescued after 70-foot fall into Odisha river 2026-08-15T13:30:30+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A woman was rescued after falling about 70 feet from a bridge into the Tel River near Belgaon, on the Balangir-Kalahandi border, on Saturday. She had been visiting a Shiva Temple with two friends and reportedly lost her balance while taking a selfie after feeling dizzy. A local youth tried to help but could not reach her. Saintala Fire Services later pulled her from the river and took her to the Saintala health centre. OdishaTV reports that she is safe and stable, while the youth is also safe. The incident shows how quickly an outing near an elevated or riverside location can become dangerous. ## Coverage - odishatv.in Tags: Belgaon, Kalahandi, Tel River Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/woman-rescued-after-70-foot-fall-into-odisha-river/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/woman-rescued-after-70-foot-fall-into-odisha-river/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.