Teenager rescued after falling into river during photo stunt

India Jun 21, 2025

A 16-year-old boy in Pune slipped and fell into the fast-flowing Mula River while trying to take a risky photo on Harris Bridge.
Thankfully, the Pimpri-Chinchwad fire brigade reached him within 10 minutes and pulled off a quick rescue.

Fire sub-officer Vikas Naik led his team

The river was swollen from heavy rain, making things even more dangerous.
Fire sub-officer Vikas Naik led his team through flooded roads and detours to reach the spot by boat.
Even when their boat got stuck twice, they didn't give up—Naik and his crew managed to save the teen and reunite him with his parents.

Reminder that stunts near water can go wrong fast

This close call is a reminder that stunts near water can go wrong fast.
It also shows how quickly Pune's emergency teams step up when lives are at risk.