Twelve people from the Baramba area and Delanga area of Puri district were safely rescued after they became stranded in the middle of the Mahanadi River near Sidhmala, close to Gania in Nayagarh district. The group was caught in a difficult situation after water levels suddenly surged in the river.
The incident prompted an urgent rescue response from the Gania Fire Services personnel, who reached the location late at night after receiving information about the stranded group.
Mahanadi River Rescue Operation Near Sidhmala
According to the information available, the 12 people were in the middle of the Mahanadi River near Sidhmala when the sudden rise in water left them stranded.
With the situation becoming dangerous, information about the incident was conveyed to the local fire services. Gania Fire Services personnel then moved to the spot to begin the rescue operation.
The nighttime operation posed an additional challenge, but the rescue team used a boat to reach the stranded people.
All 12 People Rescued Safely
The Gania Fire Services team successfully reached the group and brought all 12 people back to safety. The rescue was completed with the assistance of a boat, preventing what could have become a more serious incident in the river.
The successful operation ensured that all members of the group were safely evacuated from the middle of the Mahanadi River.
The incident also highlights the risks that can arise when water conditions change suddenly in a river. A sudden surge can make it difficult for people in or around the river to return safely to the shore.
Night Rescue Highlights Emergency Response
The response by the Gania Fire Services personnel was particularly important because the incident occurred late at night. Reaching the stranded group and carrying out the evacuation by boat required an immediate emergency response.
The rescue brought the situation under control without any reported loss of life among the 12 people involved.
For people visiting or travelling through river areas, sudden changes in water conditions can create serious risks. The incident near Sidhmala serves as a reminder of the need to remain cautious around rivers, particularly when water levels change unexpectedly.
Rescue Brings Relief to Stranded Group
The 12 people from the Baramba and Delanga areas were ultimately brought to safety following the operation by the Gania Fire Services team.
The Mahanadi River rescue near Sidhmala, close to Gania in Nayagarh district, ended safely after the fire services personnel reached the stranded group by boat and rescued all 12 people.
