Dramatic Midnight Rescue: Tourist Saved from 150-Foot Gorge

A tourist named Sivagurunathan fell into a deep gorge while taking a selfie at Oosimalai Viewpoint in Nilgiris and was rescued in a midnight operation. Forest officials, faced with wildlife challenges, sought help from the military. The coordinated effort led to a successful rescue at dawn.

In an adrenaline-filled midnight rescue, a tourist was dramatically saved after falling into a 150-foot gorge while attempting to take a selfie. The incident occurred at Oosimalai Viewpoint near Gudalur in Nilgiris.

The victim, identified as Sivagurunathan from Chengalpet district, had gone missing after visiting the eco-tourism center on the Gudalur-Ooty National Highway. With dusk falling and wild animals nearby, initial rescue efforts were hampered.

Acting swiftly, Nilgiris MP A Raja coordinated with senior military officials, and a team of Army personnel assisted in the rescue. The joint operation with the Forest Department successfully brought Sivagurunathan to safety at dawn, with minor injuries.

(With inputs from agencies.)