Navi Mumbai News: 20-Year-Old Andheri Solo Trekker Rescued By Yashwanti Hikers Team After Getting Lost Near KP Waterfall In Khopoli

Navi Mumbai News: 20-Year-Old Andheri Solo Trekker Rescued By Yashwanti Hikers Team After Getting Lost Near KP Waterfall In Khopoli

A 20-year-old youth from Andheri East, Mumbai, was successfully rescued on Thursday evening after getting lost in the dense forest near the KP Waterfall in Khopoli. The swift and coordinated efforts of the Yashwanti Hikers team led to the safe recovery of the stranded hiker within a few hours of receiving the distress call.

Raina AssainarUpdated: Thursday, July 10, 2025, 09:56 PM IST
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Yashwanti Hikers team rescues 20-year-old solo trekker Priyanshu Gedam stranded near KP Waterfall in Khopoli forest | File Photo

Navi Mumbai: A 20-year-old youth from Andheri East, Mumbai, was successfully rescued on Thursday evening after getting lost in the dense forest near the KP Waterfall in Khopoli. The swift and coordinated efforts of the Yashwanti Hikers team led to the safe recovery of the stranded hiker within a few hours of receiving the distress call.

The youth, Priyanshu Gedam, had arrived alone in Khopoli around 2 PM on Thursday with the intention of trekking to the remote and scenic KP Waterfall, located about 4 km uphill from the popular Zenith Waterfall. Despite the challenging terrain and warnings against solo trekking, Gedam ventured into the forested area alone and eventually lost his way.

Yashwanti Hikers team rescues 20-year-old solo trekker Priyanshu Gedam stranded near KP Waterfall in Khopoli forest

Yashwanti Hikers team rescues 20-year-old solo trekker Priyanshu Gedam stranded near KP Waterfall in Khopoli forest | File Photo

Realizing he was stranded, Gedam contacted the Maharashtra Mountaineer's Rescue Coordination Center (MMRCC) help desk, where coordinator Rahul Meshram promptly alerted Padmakar Gaikwad of the Yashwanti Hikers Khopoli team. Under Gaikwad’s guidance, a rescue team was immediately dispatched to the location.

"The search team, consisting of experienced hikers, reached Gedam in a short time and found him trapped in a difficult and dangerous spot within the forest. He was safely escorted back to Khopoli by around 5 PM," Meshram said.

Yashwanti Hikers team rescues 20-year-old solo trekker Priyanshu Gedam stranded near KP Waterfall in Khopoli forest

Yashwanti Hikers team rescues 20-year-old solo trekker Priyanshu Gedam stranded near KP Waterfall in Khopoli forest | File Photo

The rescue team included Padmakar Gaikwad, Pranit Gawand, Nikhil Gurav, Abhijit Deshmukh, Ajay Phale, Atul Telange, Shubham Patil, and Kunal Patil — all members of the Yashwanti Hikers group. Their quick response and local expertise were key in ensuring a successful and timely rescue.

Helpline number of MMRCC- 7620230231

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