A tourist from Maharashtra is reported missing after falling into a gorge during the Gangotri–Gomukh trek, prompting an ongoing search and rescue operation. According to officials and reporting from the ground, the man goes missing following the accident near Kachhidhang on the route.
The incident is described as occurring on September 25. One account places the fall into a gorge about 130 meters deep. Search efforts continue into a second consecutive day, but heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions are affecting visibility and access to the area. The search involves personnel from multiple agencies, including SDRF, police, and the Forest Department, with a team of 18 members reported to be participating. As of the latest updates, no trace of the missing tourist has been found.
While the accounts broadly agree on the location on the trek, the nature of the fall, and the continued search, they differ on specific details such as the exact depth cited for the gorge and the number of rescuers, reflecting variations in local reporting and updates during the operation.
