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Four Nagpur Youths Rescued from 150‑Foot Deep Kukri Khapa Waterfall in Chhindwara
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 06:45 PM
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Four young men from Nagpur were trapped in the Kukri Khapa waterfall in Chhindwara and were rescued by the State Disaster Emergency Response Force after a 150‑foot descent.
The State Disaster Emergency Response Force (SDERF) successfully rescued four men from Nagpur who had become stranded at the Kukri Khapa waterfall in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. The group slipped into the gorge and were trapped at an estimated depth of 150 feet, prompting an immediate rescue operation.
SDERF teams deployed specialized rope‑and‑cable equipment and descended into the waterfall to reach the victims. After locating the youths, the rescuers secured them with harnesses and hoisted them safely to the surface.
Local authorities confirmed that all four individuals were recovered without serious injuries and were taken to a nearby medical facility for observation. The incident underscores the risks associated with trekking near remote waterfalls and the readiness of SDERF to respond to such emergencies.
Police have launched an inquiry to determine the exact circumstances that led to the mishap, while officials urged the public to exercise caution when exploring natural sites.
SDERF teams deployed specialized rope‑and‑cable equipment and descended into the waterfall to reach the victims. After locating the youths, the rescuers secured them with harnesses and hoisted them safely to the surface.
Local authorities confirmed that all four individuals were recovered without serious injuries and were taken to a nearby medical facility for observation. The incident underscores the risks associated with trekking near remote waterfalls and the readiness of SDERF to respond to such emergencies.
Police have launched an inquiry to determine the exact circumstances that led to the mishap, while officials urged the public to exercise caution when exploring natural sites.