Young woman swept away by Ganges while making reel in northern India, escapes with life
by Aditi VermaIn a harrowing incident in northern India’s Uttarakhand, a young woman filming a social media reel on the banks of the Ganges found herself in a life-threatening situation when she slipped and fell into the raging river. Miraculously, her swimming skills saved her life.
The incident took place near Vishnu Ghat in Haridwar district and the video went viral on September 11.
Visuals showed a young woman, focused on performing a dance for social media at Vishnu Ghat near Haridwar, suddenly slipped and fell into the swollen Ganges River. The rushing waters threatened to sweep her away, but fortunately, she knew how to swim, enabling her to escape and survive the perilous situation.
A young woman’s quest for social media fame nearly turned fatal when she was swept away by the swollen Ganges River in Haridwar. The incident occurred near Vishnu Ghat, where the woman was performing to a song in hopes of increasing her likes, comments, and followers. During her performance, she lost her footing and plunged into the turbulent river.
Fortunately, the woman knew how to swim, which allowed her to escape unharmed despite the dangerous conditions. The video of her being swept away has gone viral, drawing attention to the growing trend among youth of risking their lives for social media content.
The Sri Ganga Sabha has repeatedly urged for responsible photography and videography at the ghats, but these appeals are often ignored, leading to dangerous situations. The local police have been cracking down on such reckless behavior by issuing fines and warnings, but incidents like these continue to occur. The Ganges’ water levels are currently high due to recent heavy rains, making such activities particularly hazardous.