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Pune Youth Rescued from Under Dengle Bridge as Water Levels Rise
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🗓 01 Aug 2026, 02:37 AM
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A 22‑year‑old man trapped beneath Pune’s Dengle Bridge was rescued by the fire brigade after water levels rose.
A 22‑year‑old man was found stranded beneath Pune’s Dengle Bridge when rising water levels threatened to engulf the area. The incident was reported to local authorities, prompting an immediate response from the fire brigade.
Firefighters arrived on the scene and conducted a swift rescue operation, extracting the youth from the submerged structure. The rescue was carried out without any injuries to the victim or the rescue personnel.
Pune municipal officials confirmed that the water levels in the vicinity of Dengle Bridge had risen sharply, creating hazardous conditions for residents and commuters. The incident highlighted the need for vigilant monitoring of water levels during the monsoon season.
The rescued youth is currently receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital, and authorities are reviewing safety protocols for bridges in flood-prone areas.
Firefighters arrived on the scene and conducted a swift rescue operation, extracting the youth from the submerged structure. The rescue was carried out without any injuries to the victim or the rescue personnel.
Pune municipal officials confirmed that the water levels in the vicinity of Dengle Bridge had risen sharply, creating hazardous conditions for residents and commuters. The incident highlighted the need for vigilant monitoring of water levels during the monsoon season.
The rescued youth is currently receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital, and authorities are reviewing safety protocols for bridges in flood-prone areas.