Man Fractures Both Legs After Jumping 30 Feet Into Jhansi Dam for Reel
Man Fractures Both Legs After Jumping 30 Feet Into Jhansi Dam for Reel
Jhansi, September 8: A man suffered serious injuries after jumping from a height of around 30 feet into Pahuj Dam in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi while attempting to film a social media reel.
According to NDTV, the man, identified as Pushpendra, had visited the dam with friends. He reportedly climbed over a viewing-point railing and jumped, misjudging the depth of the water below.
He landed on rocks in a shallow section, fracturing both legs. Unable to swim to safety because of his injuries, he struggled to stay afloat until bystanders pulled him out. Police also reached the spot after being informed.
Pushpendra was taken to a private hospital, where doctors confirmed the fractures. A metal rod was inserted into one leg during surgery, while an operation on the other remained pending at the time of the report.
His friends recorded the incident, and the footage subsequently circulated on social media. The incident highlights the dangers of attempting risky stunts for online content.
Source: NDTV
