Akhil : Brave Youth Rescued After Jumping into Swollen River for Video Reel

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Youth river rescue
2. Swollen river video reel

A 19-year-old youth had a miraculous escape after being swept away by strong river currents while attempting to shoot a video reel by jumping into a swollen river. The youth, identified as Akhil, also known as Sudhimon, is a native of Elimullumplakkal, near Thannithodu. He jumped into the Kallar river from the Mundonmoozhy bridge near Thannithodu around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. According to the police, he leaped into the river after asking his friend, Abhijith, to film the act with his mobile phone. The impromptu stunt had no safety measures, but luckily, he was rescued after a two-hour search operation.

Teenager Miraculously Survives After Being Swept Away by River Currents

A 19-year-old teenager had a narrow escape after being swept away by strong river currents while attempting to shoot a video reel by jumping into a swollen river. The incident took place near Thannithodu, a small village in the high-ranges of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala.

The teenager, identified as Akhil, also known as Sudhimon, hails from Elimullumplakkal, a picturesque hamlet nestled amidst lush greenery near Thannithodu. It was on a fateful Wednesday afternoon when he decided to take the plunge into the Kallar River from the Mundonmoozhy bridge, seeking to capture a daring moment on camera.

Accompanied by his friend, Abhijith, Akhil made the impulsive decision to jump into the river without any safety precautions or professional assistance. The entire incident was captured on Abhijith’s mobile phone, with the video later going viral on social media.

Heroic Rescue Efforts

As Akhil struggled to stay afloat in the turbulent waters, Abhijith watched in horror from the bridge. Upon receiving a distress call, Fire and Rescue Services teams from Pathanamthitta and Konni sprang into action, launching a frantic search and rescue operation.

After nearly two hours of intense search efforts, Akhil was finally located trapped among a cluster of rocks about a kilometre downstream from the bridge. His cries for help were heard by a vigilant forest watcher who immediately alerted the rescue teams.

Recovery and Rehabilitation

Despite sustaining a leg injury during the ordeal, Akhil was swiftly rescued and transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The Kallar River, swollen by heavy rains that have been lashing the region for the past week, posed a formidable challenge for the rescue teams.

The timely intervention of the rescue teams, coupled with Akhil’s stroke of luck in getting ensnared in the rocks, ultimately led to his miraculous survival. The incident serves as a cautionary tale against reckless behavior and the dangers of underestimating the power of nature.

As Akhil recuperates from his harrowing experience, the community in Thannithodu breathes a collective sigh of relief, grateful for the successful rescue operation that averted a potential tragedy.