The man suffered severe fractures after low water levels exposed rocks at the site. He underwent surgery on one leg, during which two rods were inserted. Another operation is awaited for the second leg.
The incident occurred when the man attempted the dam jump while making the reel. Instead of landing in the water, he struck exposed rocks caused by the low water level, resulting in fractures to both legs.
🚨 YOUTH BREAKS BOTH LEGS WHILE FILMING REEL
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A 32-year-old man reportedly jumped from around 30 feet into Pahuj Dam in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh while attempting to film a video reel on Sunday evening.
Instead of landing in deeper water, he fell onto a shallow, rocky surface,… pic.twitter.com/B4BNYHjLtX
Following the incident, his family has remained by his side at the hospital as he continues treatment. The spread of the video has also drawn attention to the risks associated with attempting dangerous acts for social media attention.
The failed stunt has highlighted the serious consequences that can follow risky attempts to create content for online audiences, with the 32-year-old now recovering in hospital after suffering severe injuries.
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