Teenager drowns in Panshet dam trying to save girls who slipped while taking selfie

PMRDA officer Sujit Patil said, “We got information around 3.21 pm about the incident. Soon, our fire brigade team reached the spot….. It was known that the deceased Manale and three others including the two girls had come to Panshet dam for a picnic. Two girls slipped into the water while taking selfies. Manale entered the water to save them. But unfortunately he died. The girls were rescued and are safe.”

Patil said there have been similar incidents at this location in the past. “We appeal to the citizens to be careful and avoid taking selfies at such spots,” he said.