Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Pune Fire Brigade Saves Youth Stranded Under Dangle Bridge
A 22‑year‑old man was stuck on a small chamber under a bridge in Pune, India.
The water was moving fast and he couldn't get out.
Firefighters from the Kasba Fire Station answered a call at 2:25 pm.
They used ropes, a ladder, and life jackets to reach him.
After about 15 to 20 minutes, they brought him to safety and he was unharmed.
Police are looking into how he ended up in the water.
The whole rescue was filmed by the fire brigade.
A 22‑year‑old man was trapped on a chamber beneath Dangle Bridge in Pune.
Firefighters from Kasba Fire Station responded after a 2:25 pm call and used ropes, a ladder and life jackets to reach him.
The rescue lasted about 15–20 minutes and the man was brought to safety without injuries.
Police have opened an investigation into how the man became stranded.
The operation was filmed by the Pune Fire Brigade and involved firefighters Samit Dalvi, Ganesh Lonare, Rajendra Mahadik, Prasad Nanekar, Santosh Argade, Pratik Kumbhar, Atish Naiknavare and driver Sameer Shaikh.
- Who
- A 22‑year‑old man and Pune Fire Brigade firefighters
- What
- Rescue from a chamber trapped by strong water currents under Dangle Bridge
- When
- Friday afternoon, call at 2:25 pm, rescue lasted 15–20 minutes
- Where
- Beneath Dangle Bridge, Pune, India
- Why
- Strong water currents trapped the man; police investigating how he became stranded
- Location
- Pune, India
- Incident type
- Water rescue
- Victim age
- 22
- Rescue duration
- 15–20 minutes
- Outcome
- Safe, no injuries
- Police investigation
- Yes