Guwahati, 4th March: A young girl was reportedly rescued after slipping and falling into the River Brahmaputra in Assam on Monday. The incident occurred around 3:30 pm when she was traveling via the MV Sapteshwari ferry from Nimati Ghat towards Aphalamukh Ghat.
The girl, identified as Puja Bezbaruah, was reportedly clicking photos on her phone when she accidentally slipped and fell into the river’s strong current. Promptly, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched rescue operations and safely evacuated the girl.
Puja, a resident of Jorhat’s Baligaon, was then admitted to the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for medical attention, according to reports. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of caution, especially near water bodies, to prevent such accidents.
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