A family of nine including four children were washed away at Lonavala site. The family in order to enjoy rains and beauty of flowing water landed amidst rocks. When the family climbed on the rocks the flow of water was normal but suddenly due to heavy rains and overflow of dam water the water current first washed away 3 members and later the remaining too. The video has become viral on WhatsApp and You Tube and many of those present nearby tried to save them by cutting branches of trees but same couldn't reach the spot where family was trapped on the rock.The site was declared as danger zone by the authorities but the family did not heed the same and an entire family was lost. The rescue team of Navy and others could trace 4 members so far and search is on for remaining members. The incident took place near Bhusi Dam located at Lonavala. The said incident is lesson for nature lovers that nature cannot be taken for granted as it takes its own course.
