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Haryana Woman Rescued After Being Swept into Ganges at Rishikesh
✍️ India Today
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 09:01 PM
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A woman from Haryana who was stranded in the middle of the Ganges near Rishikesh was rescued by local rescue teams, as captured in a video released by India Today.
A video released by India Today shows a woman from Haryana struggling in the fast‑moving waters of the Ganges near Rishikesh. The footage captures the moment she was pulled into the river by the current and found herself unable to reach the bank.
Local rescue personnel, including boat operators and police officers, responded promptly after the incident was reported. Using a small motorised boat, they reached the woman, secured her with a rope, and brought her safely to shore.
The woman was examined by medical staff on site and reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the cause of the incident, but the swift rescue underscores the readiness of emergency services in the popular pilgrimage and tourist hub of Rishikesh.
The video has been widely shared on social media, highlighting both the dangers of river currents and the effectiveness of coordinated rescue efforts in the region.
Local rescue personnel, including boat operators and police officers, responded promptly after the incident was reported. Using a small motorised boat, they reached the woman, secured her with a rope, and brought her safely to shore.
The woman was examined by medical staff on site and reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the cause of the incident, but the swift rescue underscores the readiness of emergency services in the popular pilgrimage and tourist hub of Rishikesh.
The video has been widely shared on social media, highlighting both the dangers of river currents and the effectiveness of coordinated rescue efforts in the region.