Sharath Kumar, a resident of Bhadravathi Shivamogga district was recording an Instagram video near the Arasinagundi waterfall near Udupi district of Karnataka when he was swept away. An operation to locate him is underway. He was said to be standing on a rock at the edge of the waterfall when he slipped and was swept away by the force of the water. The entire tragic sequence was recorded on camera by his friend who was shooting the video.
Rescue teams are searching for Sharath Kumar but he has not been found so far. A case has been registered at Kollur police station and the man’s family has come over to Kollur.
There has been heavy rainfall, waterlogging and landslides in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts and many selfie deaths that occurred in tourist destinations across the state. Hence the state government has banned taking selfies near Gotak falls and warned of severe action on offenders.
