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Woman rescued after 70-foot fall into Odisha river
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy version of this story would blame selfies alone, while another would dismiss the fall as bad luck. The facts point to a simpler lesson: dizziness, height and an unprotected river edge left little margin for error. Credit belongs to the local youth and firefighters, but prevention matters more than rescue. Bridges and tourist spots should be checked for barriers and warnings before the next visitor stops for a photograph.
Source: odishatv.in
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