Uttarakhand: Woman Drowns While Filming Social Media Reel at Manikarnika Ghat in Uttarkashi; Chilling Video Surfaces

Uttarkash, Uttarakhand (April 16, 2025): A young woman believed to be between 20 and 25 years old drowned in the River Ganga at Manikarnika Ghat in Uttarkashi while filming a video for social media. The incident took place when the woman lost her balance and was swept away by the river’s strong current. She had been standing in the water without any support when she slipped and was pulled under. The entire moment was captured on video and has since gone viral online.

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उत्तरकाशी का मणिकर्णिका घाट,
रील बनाने में मशगूल एक युवती,
दुर्भाग्य से नदी की तेज धार में बह गई..
उसकी बच्ची मम्मी मम्मी चिल्लाती रह गई.
रील बनाने के चक्कर में आए दिन न जाने कितने लोग जान गंवा देते हैं.
ऐसी जोखिम भरी रील बनाने से बचिए. pic.twitter.com/UA4PWFhWti

— Priyanshu Mishra 🎭 (@Apka_Priyanshu) April 16, 2025

Local police launched a search operation immediately after the incident. However, as of now, the woman’s body has not been recovered. Officials said the river’s strong flow is making it difficult to trace her.

The tragedy has once again highlighted the dangers of filming videos in risky natural locations. Authorities and social media users are urging people to exercise caution and avoid putting their lives at risk for online content.