Mangaluru: Tourists enjoy Paladka Erugundi falls amid heavy rain; timely rescue by locals averts tragedy

Mangalore Today News Network

Moodbidri, May 26, 2025: Despite continuous heavy rainfall across Dakshina Kannada district, tourists flocked to the Paladka Erugundi Falls, sparking serious safety concerns.

Rivers and streams in the region are overflowing due to the monsoon deluge, yet visitors were seen engaging in recreational activities at the popular site. On Sunday, a group of tourists narrowly escaped danger while enjoying the falls, thanks to the swift intervention of alert local residents who managed to rescue them in time.

A video of the rescue has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention to the dangers of visiting such locations during the monsoon. Locals have expressed concern, recalling that several lives have been lost in similar incidents in previous years.

Calling for preventive measures, residents have urged the police to take immediate action and warn tourists against venturing into hazardous areas during adverse weather conditions.