Haridwar Reel Turns Tragic: Youth Swept Away While Filming Under Waterfall
Haridwar Reel Turns Tragic: Youth Swept Away While Filming Under Waterfall
Thrill-seeking for likes turns into a nightmare; rescue teams search for missing youngster
Haridwar: What began as a social media reel turned into a life-threatening tragedy in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district. A shocking video, now viral online, shows a young man from Kangri area filming himself under the Ravasan river waterfall before being swept away by a sudden surge of water.
रील के चक्कर में लोग अपनी जान गंवा दे रहे हैं।
— bhUpi Panwar (@askbhupi) August 16, 2025
हरिद्वार कांगड़ी निवासी युवक उदल रील बनाने के दौरान रवासन नदी के झरने में बह गया। ग्रामीणों और गोताखोरों की मदद से उसकी तलाश की गई, लेकिन अभी तक उसका कोई पता नहीं चल सका। सर्च अभियान जारी है। pic.twitter.com/zjwHCW9rEX
Reel for Likes, Risk to Life
In the clip, the youth can be seen posing confidently beneath the gushing waterfall. But within moments, the current intensified, his foot slipped, and he was pulled away by the strong flow. Onlookers, who had gathered to watch the shoot, were left horrified as the chilling scene unfolded in front of their eyes.
The incident has sparked fresh concerns about the growing trend of dangerous stunts for social media likes and followers. From bike stunts on highways to cliff-edge poses in the hills, authorities say this obsession has turned into a life-threatening fad.
Rescue Operations Underway
Following the accident, administration officials and a rescue team rushed to the spot. Divers have been deployed to trace the youth, though he remained missing at the time of reporting.
The video was first shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @askbhupi and spread rapidly, triggering shock and outrage across social media.
Netizens React with Shock
“This is the terrifying form of a dangerous trend,” wrote one user, while another commented, “Risking life for a reel is madness.” Many netizens urged youngsters to think of their safety before chasing viral fame.
A Lesson for All
Officials and experts are once again reminding citizens that “your safety comes first, reels can wait.” The heartbreaking incident is being seen as a grim reminder that life cannot be replayed like a video.
