Pune (Maharashtra) [India], One of the two children missing after a family of five drowned in a waterfall near Bhushi Dam in Lonavala, Pune, has been found dead, a senior district official said on Monday.
The three people whose bodies were recovered on Sunday have been identified as Shahista Ansari (36), Amima Ansari (13) and Umera Ansari (8). One child is still missing.
The incident occurred on June 30 at around 12:30 pm behind the Bhushi Dam below the waterfall in Lonavala.
Pune District Collector Suhas Diwas said today, "The rescue operation started yesterday. Three bodies were recovered yesterday. We started the operation again this morning. It became difficult to find the bodies due to rising water level due to heavy rains." Is." ,
In a joint effort of Lonavala police and emergency services, rescue operations are underway to find the missing child.
He further said, "The family had come here with their children and were not aware of the water level. Due to the rains, the water level suddenly rose which led to this tragic incident."
He also appealed to the public to be careful about their surroundings and not go near any water body during the rainy season.
"I appeal to the public to be responsible and not go near any waterfalls and streams. We have issued advisories and the management has been asked to deal with any kind of incidents. Similar incidents have happened in the last few days. "Incidents have occurred. Caution needs to be taken and proper planning needs to be done keeping in mind the weather conditions."
Anand Gawde, a rescue member, also said, "Our rescue team got a call around 1:30 pm yesterday and was told that five people have drowned. The water level is very high which led to this incident. We are helping them." Trying our best to save." Other bodies."
Rescue efforts were immediately launched with Lonavala Police and emergency services responding swiftly to the incident.
The three people whose bodies were recovered on Sunday have been identified as Shahista Ansari (36), Amima Ansari (13) and Umera Ansari (8). One child is still missing.
The incident occurred on June 30 at around 12:30 pm behind the Bhushi Dam below the waterfall in Lonavala.
Pune District Collector Suhas Diwas said today, "The rescue operation started yesterday. Three bodies were recovered yesterday. We started the operation again this morning. It became difficult to find the bodies due to rising water level due to heavy rains." Is." ,
In a joint effort of Lonavala police and emergency services, rescue operations are underway to find the missing child.
He further said, "The family had come here with their children and were not aware of the water level. Due to the rains, the water level suddenly rose which led to this tragic incident."
He also appealed to the public to be careful about their surroundings and not go near any water body during the rainy season.
"I appeal to the public to be responsible and not go near any waterfalls and streams. We have issued advisories and the management has been asked to deal with any kind of incidents. Similar incidents have happened in the last few days. "Incidents have occurred. Caution needs to be taken and proper planning needs to be done keeping in mind the weather conditions."
Anand Gawde, a rescue member, also said, "Our rescue team got a call around 1:30 pm yesterday and was told that five people have drowned. The water level is very high which led to this incident. We are helping them." Trying our best to save." Other bodies."
Rescue efforts were immediately launched with Lonavala Police and emergency services responding swiftly to the incident.