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Father and teen slip off cliff while rescuing; mother jumps in attempt to save them
✍️ NDTV
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 02:48 PM
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A father tried to pull his teenage child back from a cliff edge, but both fell. The mother later jumped in an effort to rescue them, according to NDTV.
A family tragedy unfolded at an unnamed cliff where a father attempted to pull his teenage child away from the edge. During the rescue effort, both the father and the teen lost their footing and fell down the slope.
Witnesses reported that the mother, upon seeing the fall, immediately jumped in an attempt to reach them. Emergency services were alerted promptly, and rescue teams arrived at the site to assess the situation and provide assistance.
Local authorities have begun an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. The incident highlights the dangers of approaching steep terrain without proper safety measures.
Further details, including the condition of the individuals involved, are awaited as officials continue their inquiry.
Witnesses reported that the mother, upon seeing the fall, immediately jumped in an attempt to reach them. Emergency services were alerted promptly, and rescue teams arrived at the site to assess the situation and provide assistance.
Local authorities have begun an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. The incident highlights the dangers of approaching steep terrain without proper safety measures.
Further details, including the condition of the individuals involved, are awaited as officials continue their inquiry.