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A group of tourists fell into the freezing water after the ice broke on the frozen lake at Arunachal Pradesh’s picturesque Sela Pass, on the border between Tawang and West Kameng. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. Four people, including two women, were seen trapped in the frozen lake and could be heard screaming for help.
The sudden collapse caused panic, but quick action by bystanders averted a major tragedy. Armed with bamboo sticks, they successfully rescued the tourists from the cold water. This snow-covered region is a popular winter destination known for its stunning views.
Appeal to stay safe!
After this incident, Union Minister and Arunachal Pradesh MP Kiren Rijiju tweeted and asked people to maintain space in such snowy areas. He wrote on X: “At Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh. My advice to tourists: walk on frozen lakes with experienced people, drive carefully on slippery icy roads and beware of snow avalanches. Temperatures are freezing so dress warm and enjoy. Your safety is important.”
Farhad, an eyewitness, shared details of the incident on Instagram. He also posted a video which went viral. “I ran to help those who had fallen, and thankfully we managed to get them out safely.” He wrote, “This experience reminded me how quickly things can become dangerous. People were resistant to helping them, but once I went to help them others came forward boldly and today I learned that good Things start with you!”
Kashmir’s Dal Lake freezes
Recently, Kashmir was hit by a severe cold wave, causing Srinagar’s famous Dal Lake to freeze. According to the India Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in the city was -7 degrees Celsius.
Many vacationers in this paradise took to social media to show videos of boatmen taking tourists on shikara rides and breaking the frozen surface of Dal Lake with their oars.
Things to remember when visiting frozen lakes…
- It is safest to walk on clear blue ice. If the snow seems blurry
And grey, that’s a no-no.
- Make sure the ice is thick enough to support your weight. at least 4 inches
Clear snow is considered safe for walking. Requires approximately 8-12 inches
For skating.
- Visiting a frozen lake? Grab a friend and share a paracord.
- If you fall, stay calm and keep your clothes on
Will help you swim. Swim towards the spot where you fell through the ice.
Once you’ve pulled yourself to the surface, lie down and roll away from the weak spot.
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