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In Sahibganj, Jharkhand, 18-year-old Tausif’s attempt at creating an Instagram reel took a tragic turn. According to a report by India Today, the teenager lost his life after jumping into deep water from a height while trying to film a social media video.
The jump was executed as planned, and Tausif initially survived the harrowing fall. But on hitting the water, he lost control and struggled to stay afloat. Despite the desperate efforts of his friends, who watched in horror from the shore, he could not be rescued in time. The teenager’s struggle against the water was brief and frantic, ending in his drowning.
The report also mentions Tausif’s friends were utterly unprepared for such an outcome. The impromptu nature of the stunt meant there were no safety measures or professional assistance available; only a group of teenagers with smartphones, eager to capture a moment of daring on camera.
The viral video was shared by @what.now.media on Instagram. In the viral video, he can be seen running a few meters before leaping into the lake. As Tausif began to drown, his friends rushed to his aid, but their efforts were in vain. A search and rescue was launched the moment his friends informed the locals and the police.
Reacting to the video, one user wrote, “So he got fame but it costs his life.” Another user said, “I think he hurt his left arm and was not able to swim to stay afloat. I could be wrong.” A third user commented, “O my god this is absolutely heart breaking.”
