It is learnt that two youths from Vasco drowned in a waterfall at Savarde-Sattari on Monday. The tragic incident occurred when a group of eight youths had gone to the seasonal waterfall. Drowning incidents at the waterfalls have been occurring at a disturbing frequency during the monsoon season. It is observed that waterfalls happen to be a popular site for picnickers in the rains. Water due to rains in higher regions can gush in suddenly and without warning. It may be recalled that some years back six Goans had drowned at Nagarmadi waterfalls in Karwar when water in the creek started rising suddenly. Some of those in the creek got out but those who could not make it out in time were swept away in the gushing water. Tourists may not be aware of the impending danger of having a bath at a waterfall due to the sudden rise in level of water in the upper regions due to heavy rains. It would be in the fitness of things to close down the entry point to the various waterfalls in the rains as is being done at the Dudhsagar waterfalls.
