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Heroes Dive In: Pilibhit Pond Car Rescue
1 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Two rescuers bravely jumped into a pond to save a trapped driver.
- A car rapidly sank after losing control and plunging into Gauhania Pond.
- The rescued driver was taken to a medical college for treatment.
A remarkable rescue operation took place near Gauhania Pond in Pilibhit, where a driver was saved from a rapidly sinking car. An Ertiga vehicle reportedly lost control and plunged into the pond, quickly submerging with the driver, Shubham Tiwari, trapped inside. Onlookers watched in panic as the car disappeared beneath the water.
Without hesitation, a passerby and a local boatman jumped into the pond, racing against time to reach the submerged vehicle. Their swift and courageous actions allowed them to pull the driver out of the drowning car and bring him to safety. The entire incident was captured on video, showcasing the urgency and bravery involved.
Emergency services, including the City Magistrate and police, arrived at the scene shortly after the rescue. The driver was transported to a medical college for necessary treatment. The viral footage has since sparked an outpouring of admiration online, with many commending the rescuers as heroes for their life-saving intervention.
