Influencer Aanvi Kamdar dies, falling into a gorge near Mumbai

Raigad: Popular travel influencer Aanvi Kamdar died after falling into a 300-foot gorge at Kumbhe waterfall near Maharashtra's Raigad, NDTV reported.

A resident of Mumbai, the 26-year-old Instagram star slipped into a deep crevice while shooting a reel at around 10.30 am Wednesday morning.

Aanvi was on a trip with seven friends to shoot the waterfall on July 16 when the accident occurred.

Local authorities immediately responded to the call for help, sending a rescue team to the accident scene.

The Coast Guard, Kolad rescue team, and Maharashtra State Electricity Board staff offered additional support.

"As soon as we reached the spot, we realised that the girl has fallen nearly 300-350 feet. Even after reaching her, it was difficult to get her up, as she was injured and it was raining heavily. So we decided to get her out using a vertical pulley," a rescuer was quoted as saying.

It took more than six-hours of rescue operation to bring Aanvi safely out of the gorge.

Having suffered severe injuries, she died at the Managaon sub-district hospital soon after she was brought in.

Local authorities, including the Tehsildar and Managaon police inspector, appealed to tourists to enjoy tourism responsibly, prioritising safety while exploring the scenic beauty of the Sahyadri ranges.

Aanvi, an avid traveller , was known for her passion for monsoon tourism.

Her social media posts indicate her love for exploring nature’s wonders and sharing such unique experiences with her followers.