Travel Influencer Aanvi Kamdar dies after falling off waterfall
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A fun trip with friends turned out to be a nightmare for Mumbai-based travel influencer Aanvi Kamdar who died after falling into a gorge while shooting an Instagram reel.
Kamdar, a chartered accountant who documented her travels on Instagram under the handle @theglocaljournal, had gone for an outing to the famous Kumbhe waterfall in Maharashtra's Raigad district.
According to police officials, the 27-year-old content creator was on a monsoon outing with seven friends.
While shooting a video, Kamdar slipped and fell into a 300-foot gorge and lost her life.
Local authorities were alerted by her friends and quickly jumped into action.
“As soon as we reached the spot, we realized that the girl had fallen nearly 300-350 feet. Even after reaching her, it was difficult to get her up, as she was injured and it was raining heavily. So we decided to get her out using a vertical pulley.”
Kamdar was pulled out of the gorge after a six-hour operation. However, she suffered serious injuries in the accident and succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
Her rescuers rushed her to nearby Mangaon taluka government hospital, where she died during treatment, said the Mangaon police station official.
Authorities have urged tourists to be extra cautious while visiting waterfalls in the monsoon season.
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Who was Aanvi Kamdar?
She was primarily known for her Instagram content on monsoon tourism, especially in the Maharashtra region. Her popular social media accounts showcased her passion for travel and sharing unique experiences with her followers.
Aanvi has over 256,000 followers on Instagram. In her Instagram bio, she described herself as a “travel detective.”
Her content was based on discovering luxury finds, cafes, itineraries, tips, and vibes.
She also posted content on travel budgets for popular locations in the country and abroad.
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