Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Teenager Drowns Taking Selfie at Waterfall in Betul, MP
A teenager named Piyush sadly died at a waterfall in Betul, India.
He was with friends having a picnic and was taking a selfie when he fell in.
The water was very strong and pulled him away.
Rescue teams searched for a long time and found his body trapped between some rocks.
Everyone is very sad, and people are now asking for better safety rules at places like waterfalls so this doesn't happen again.
A 16-year-old boy drowned in the Kanhaiya Kol waterfall in Betul, Madhya Pradesh while taking a selfie.
The deceased was identified as Piyush Parihar, who was on a picnic with friends.
Piyush slipped and was swept away by strong water currents while near the waterfall's edge.
A rescue operation involving SDERF, local divers, and villagers recovered the body.
The incident has prompted calls for improved safety measures at tourist locations.
- Who
- Piyush Parihar, a 16-year-old, died in the incident.
- What
- A 16-year-old boy drowned at a waterfall while taking a selfie.
- When
- The incident occurred on a Sunday.
- Where
- Kanhaiya Kol waterfall in Betul, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Piyush slipped while taking a selfie and was swept away by strong water currents.
Local Residents
Authorities
Safety Measures
Local Residents
Advocate for implementing safety restrictions and protocols at waterfalls and similar areas to prevent future tragedies.
Authorities
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- Victim
- Piyush Parihar
- Age
- 16 years old
- Location
- Kanhaiya Kol waterfall, Betul, Madhya Pradesh
- Cause
- Slipped into the waterfall
- Recovery
- Body recovered after a search operation
- Impact
- Concerns raised about safety at tourist spots