Aanvi Kamdar, a 26-year-old travel and lifestyle influencer died after falling into a 300-foot gorge at Kumbhe waterfall near Maharashtra's Raigad. She went on the trip on July 16 when the outing took a tragic turn as Aanvi slipped into a deep gorge. According to a report by news agency PTI, the Mangaon police station official said that Aanvi, a resident of Mumbai’s Mulund area, had come to the picturesque waterfall for an outing with her friends amid rains and while making a video of the scenic surroundings, she slipped and fell into the gorge.
On being alerted by her friends, local authorities swiftly responded to the emergency, and a rescue team rushed to the scene. Additional support was sought from the Coast Guard, Kolad rescue team, and Maharashtra State Electricity Board staff.
"As soon as we reached the spot, we realised that the girl had 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," NDTV quoted a rescuer as saying.
The PTI report also suggests that police and local rescuers reached the spot and rushed her to the nearby Mangaon Taluka government hospital, where she died during treatment.
After this incident, local authorities issued an appeal to tourists and citizens alike, urging everyone to be responsible while travelling and prioritise safety while exploring the scenic beauty of the Sahyadri ranges.
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NETIZENS REACT TO HER DEATH:
Aanvi's death came as a shock to her followers. Taking to her previous posts, they poured in heartfelt thoughts in the comments section. One of them wrote, "RIP Aanvi, this news is saddening. More love and power to the family. Condolences to all loved ones.", while another follower said, "Social media ended your life. Lesson for others that 2 mins reel doesn't matter. Rip"
A third comment flowed in which was really a long one. It said, "I can’t believe it. This is deeply saddening and has kept me up all night. She was one of the kindest people I knew. Please, let's focus on praying for her soul to rest in peace and remember the joy and positivity she brought to our lives. Stop commenting on the 'reel' part, we were not there, so don’t amplify misinformation."
WHO WAS AANVI KAAMDAR?
Aanvi Kamdar was a chartered accountant by profession and a social media influencer who was known for making travel reels. Known for her passion for monsoon tourism, her love for exploring nature's wonders was apparent in her social media posts and her keen interest in sharing unique experiences with her followers.
Kamdar had a base of 2,57,000 followers and shared content on travel, luxury discoveries, cafés, itineraries, tips, and personal experiences. Her bio indicated she was a 'Detective for travel, luxury finds, cafés, itineraries, tips & feels' and had previously worked at Deloitte.