WhatsApp to the Rescue in Accident Near Bangalore.
Bangalore: An image sent through WhatsApp could be considered a lifesaver. Gaurav Arora and Priyank Sharma, working in Bangalore, had gone rock-climbing on Sunday at Madhugiri close to the city. Priyank dropped out of the climb when he got tired, Gaurav continued.
Gaurav Arora was rescued from Madhugiri, near Bangalore, after a rock-climbing accident
When he did not return, Priyank got worried and informed the police that his friend was missing. Five hours after that he showed the police a photo sent by Gaurav on WhatsApp showing the location where he was stranded after a fall.
The police were able to identify the spot and rescuers reached Gaurav soon after.
"Technology has helped and police were able to rescue him on time. Though it was around 2 a.m. in the morning, they were able to trace the person. It has helped him, helped the police and the other department to save this person," said Syed Ulfath Hussain, a senior police officer
Gaurav is now recovering at a hospital in Bangalore.
Bangalore: An image sent through WhatsApp could be considered a lifesaver. Gaurav Arora and Priyank Sharma, working in Bangalore, had gone rock-climbing on Sunday at Madhugiri close to the city. Priyank dropped out of the climb when he got tired, Gaurav continued.
Gaurav Arora was rescued from Madhugiri, near Bangalore, after a rock-climbing accident
When he did not return, Priyank got worried and informed the police that his friend was missing. Five hours after that he showed the police a photo sent by Gaurav on WhatsApp showing the location where he was stranded after a fall.
The police were able to identify the spot and rescuers reached Gaurav soon after.
"Technology has helped and police were able to rescue him on time. Though it was around 2 a.m. in the morning, they were able to trace the person. It has helped him, helped the police and the other department to save this person," said Syed Ulfath Hussain, a senior police officer
Gaurav is now recovering at a hospital in Bangalore.
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