Devotee swept away by strong Ganga current rescued in dramatic river operation
Published date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:10:54 +0700This is the dramatic moment a devotee was swept away by the powerful current of the Ganges before police dived into the river and hauled him to safety in India.
Footage shows the rescuer in a red life vest jumping from an inflatable boat and swimming towards the drowning man in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
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Uttarakhand, India |
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04/08/2026 |
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ViralPress |
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VRP182036 |
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Duration: 00:43 |
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Format: Horizontal |
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Rating: News safe |
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