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Lucknow Biker Rescued From Open Well After GPS Fail
23 Jan
Summary
- A 25-year-old biker fell into an uncovered well after following a navigation app.
- Police constables used mufflers and shawls to rescue the biker from the well.
- The biker sustained only minor injuries and was released from the hospital.
A young biker's reliance on a navigation app resulted in a perilous fall into an open well on the outskirts of Lucknow. The 25-year-old rider was traveling late at night when the app directed him onto an unmarked and poorly lit route.
As he navigated a sharp bend, the rider lost control, and his motorcycle crashed into the well's boundary. He plunged about 15 feet into the water-filled well, which lacked any safety railings. Trapped in the darkness, he clung to a rock for nearly 50 minutes.
His cries for help were eventually heard by two constables on routine patrol. Using their mufflers and shawls, the officers created a makeshift rope and successfully rescued the injured biker after a challenging 30-minute effort.
The rider was promptly taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries and declared out of danger. Authorities credited the constables' quick thinking and resourcefulness for saving his life.
