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Tourist Trapped in Water Rescued: Adventurous Operation by Locals at Durga Falls in Karkala

Summary by TV9 Kannada
A young man who had entered the water at Durga Falls in Karkala taluk of Udupi without realizing the danger was swept away by the rush of water. Locals Sunil and Ganesh, risking their lives, acted in a timely manner and bravely rescued the young man. The negligence of tourists near the waterfalls continues, and such incidents are happening despite warnings from the Forest Department. The work of the locals has been widely appreciated.
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A young man who had entered the water at Durga Falls in Karkala taluk of Udupi without realizing the danger was swept away by the rush of water. Locals Sunil and Ganesh, risking their lives, acted in a timely manner and bravely rescued the young man. The negligence of tourists near the waterfalls continues, and such incidents are happening despite warnings from the Forest Department. The work of the locals has been widely appreciated.

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TV9 Kannada broke the news on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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