Trekking trip ends in rescue for tech worker stranded on Ramanagara hill

A private firm employee from Odisha who works in Bengaluru was rescued from Muthurayaswamy Hill in Ramanagara taluk after getting lost during a trekking trip.

The Rescue

Identified as Vishwajith, the man had visited the hill for trekking and video shooting on Sunday. While recording videos, he lost his way and could not find a route to descend or proceed further. He then contacted the emergency helpline 112 for help. Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the spot and launched a search operation. The team located him and safely brought him down after a two-hour operation.

Context

Emergency helpline numbers like 112 connect callers directly to police, fire, and health services in urgent situations. Hilly and rocky terrain can easily disorient hikers who wander off established paths without local guides.