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Maharashtra: Pune firefighters brave strong current under Garware Bridge to rescue stranded youth

Updated On: 03 August, 2026 07:25 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

According to the Fire Brigade Control Room, an alert was received at around 4 pm stating that a young man was stranded in the river beneath Garware Bridge. Acting swiftly, a rescue vehicle from the Erandwane Fire Station was dispatched to the spot

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Firefighters secured a rope around his waist, fitted him with a life jacket and carefully brought him to safety. Pic/ Special Arrangement

Firefighters secured a rope around his waist, fitted him with a life jacket and carefully brought him to safety. Pic/ Special Arrangement

A 25-year-old man was rescued safely by the Pune Fire Brigade after he became trapped in the strong current of a river beneath Garware Bridge on Monday afternoon, officials said.

The rescue operation was carried out after the Fire Brigade Control Room received an alert at around 4 pm about a person stranded in the river.

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