Rishikesh River Rafting: Tourist dies after the boat overturned in Garud Chatti, incident on camera | Today news

A tragic accident cast a shadow over Rishikesh’s famous adventure tourism after a tourist lost his life during a river rafting outing on the Ganges. The incident occurred near the Garud Chatti area, within the jurisdiction of the Muni Ki Reti police station in the Tehri district, Uttarakhand-a region known for its raft and spiritual lure. The deceased was identified as Sagar Negi, a resident of Dehradun. According to police and rescue officials, Sagar and five companions departed from Shivpuri, a popular starting point for float, Wednesday morning. Watching the video The group’s trip took a tragic turn as they approached the Garud Chatti bridge. Without warning, the raft overturned and threw all six passengers into the fast -flowing waters of the ganga. The float guide quickly answered and managed to save each tourist and bring them back to the raft one by one. In the midst of the chaos, however, Sagar Negi was found unconscious in the water. During the salvation, Sagar Negi was found unconscious in the water. He was quickly brought to the riverbank and transported by road to the Rishikesh Government Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by medical staff. He was immediately brought ashore and transported by road to the Rishikesh government hospital, where doctors declared him dead with their arrival. Senior sub -inspector Yogesh Pandey confirmed that policing teams were sent to the scene as soon as the news about the accident broke. The authorities have since supervised the body, which was sent to post -mortem. An investigation is underway, with the raft operator currently being questioned to determine what the exact circumstances lead to the accident. With thousands streaming to Rishikesh every year for spiritual comfort and adrenaline-adjusted pursuit, officials once again encouraged a strict compliance with safety measures to prevent further tragedies. First published: 20 Apr 2025, 22:37 IST