Overview
- A man identified as Sivagurunathan from Chengalpattu slipped at Needle Rock View Point in the Nilgiris on Thursday and plunged into a steep gorge.
- Initial efforts were slowed by poor visibility and the rocky valley, with forest conditions and wildlife concerns complicating the search.
- Fire and Rescue Services and Forest Department teams began the operation before seeking help from the nearby military cantonment in Wellington.
- Army personnel joined overnight with specialised ropes and equipment, reaching the victim and hauling him to safety at dawn.
- Officials said he was moved for medical evaluation and is stable under observation, as authorities renewed warnings about risky behavior and selfies near cliff edges.