Rescue Operation at Kaushalya Dam
A 12-year-old girl was rescued after spending hours stuck in mud on the Kaushalya Dam reservoir bed in Panchkula on Tuesday. Local residents and dam staff worked together to free her from the swampy area.
How the Incident Unfolded
According to a resident, the girl, who belongs to a migrant family living nearby, had gone to catch fish in the swampy area. As she approached a pit, she sank waist deep in the mud and could not free herself.
Rescue Efforts and Outcome
Dam employees and local residents made strenuous efforts to pull her out. The girl suffered no serious injuries, the rescuers confirmed. The reservoir bed has dried up due to intense heat, creating multiple swamps on the bed.
The incident highlights the dangers of venturing into dried reservoir beds during heatwaves. Authorities have advised residents to avoid such areas.
