Rishikesh river rafting: Tourist dies after boat overturns in Garud Chatti, incident caught on camera

Rishikesh river rafting: Tourist dies after boat overturns in Garud Chatti, incident caught on camera

The deceased has been identified as Sagar Negi, a resident of Dehradun. According to police and rescue officials, Sagar and five companions had set off from Shivpuri, a popular starting point for rafting trips, on Wednesday morning.

Man dies while rafting in Rishikesh; terrifying video raises concerns over safety measures

Every year, thousands of tourists visit Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, some for spiritual experiences and others for the excitement of adventure sports such as bungee jumping and river rafting. While the destination is popular and river rafting remains a popular activity, safety issues continue to cast a shadow over the experience. These concerns have resurfaced following a terrible occurrence involving a young guy from Dehradun. A river rafting mish…