Rahul Singh, 25, was filmed as he excitedly took a big run up and jumped off a 50-metre high waterfall – but it turned to tragedy after his body disappeared in the water below
India: Man dies after jumping from 50ft waterfall
A daredevil died after jumping from a 50-metre high waterfall while filming a video for social media.
Rahul Singh was enjoying a picnic with pals when he is understood to have decided to leap from the top, but the 25-year-old vanished under the water after the jump and his body was found five days later.
Footage shows the young man taking a long run up and then enthusiastically jumping from the cascade which was about 50 metres high, as onlookers cheer him on excitedly. He landed in the water and immediately the situation didn’t look right as he seemed to be unconscious, and then eventually slipping under the surface.
The tragic jump took place at Gaurghat Waterfall in Sonhat, north east of Nagpur, India. Police spokesperson Pramod Kumar Pandey said that a rescue operation was put in place to try and find Mr Singh but it was hampered by darkness and then his body was eventually recovered after he is thought to have drowned.
He stated: “Rahul Singh was attempting to make a video reel when he jumped into the water from a height of 50 feet. He drowned shortly after and went missing. The accident was witnessed by several people nearby. But despite efforts to rescue him, the operation had to be suspended due to darkness.
“The next day, local and Ambikapur divers joined the rescue operation which continued through without success.” He added: “After continuous efforts, we were able to locate and recover the body.” Divers found his body at around 1pm on Sunday, January 19.
Following an autopsy, the victim’s body was handed over to his family for final rites. Many locals called on the authorities to step up security at the tourist spot. One resident said: “There is no warning board or guards at the site.
“Many incidents like this occur every year, yet no significant action has been taken by the authorities.” Residents want to see the installation of more warning signs as well as security personnel at the tourist attraction, as reported by NeedToKnow.
