Travel Influencer Falls to Death While Filming

Raigad(Maharashtra): A travel influencer died after falling into a gorge while shooting a video near the Kumbhe waterfalls in the Mangaon district of Raigad on Wednesday, police said.

Victim Identified as Mumbai Resident

The deceased has been identified as Aanvi Kamdar (26), a resident of Mumbai. A travel influencer, Kamdar was fond of shooting reels.

Incident Occurs During Rainy Season Visit

She had gone to the waterfalls with her friends to enjoy the rainy season at the waterfalls. While taking photographs and videos of the waterfall, the deceased's leg slipped, and she fell straight into a 350-foot-deep gorge.

Rescue Teams Respond 

As soon as information about the incident was received, the Sahyadri Wildlife Conservation Society and Mangaon police officers reached the location, along with the rescue forces.

Rescued But Succumbs to Injuries

Superintendent of Police Raigad, Somnath Gharge, said that the woman was alive after falling into the gorge and was rescued. However, during the treatment, she passed away.

Challenges Faced During Rescue Operation

"While descending to rescue the woman from the gorge, big stones were falling on us. At first, it seemed like the woman was not alive. However, after going closer, she was breathing, which confirmed that she was alive. She was immediately taken to the hospital. However, she died during the treatment," Somnath Gharge said.

(With ANI inputs)