Heroic Tourist Rescues Man From Raging Waters at Karnataka's Historic Vani Vilas Sagar Dam

Oct 27, 2025 05:12 pm CST

In a dramatic incident caught on camera at Karnataka's Vani Vilas Sagar dam, a brave tourist rescued a man being swept away by powerful currents after the reservoir's crest gate was opened. The rescue highlights water safety concerns at Karnataka's dams, where another recent incident at Markonahalli Dam resulted in multiple casualties during a picnic outing.