India, July 21 -- A shocking clip of a biker narrowly dodging a fatal plunge down a mountain road in Darjeeling's Kurseong has left viewers shaken. The footage shows a pair of motorcyclists on a rain-slicked route when the lead vehicle suddenly skids out of control, sliding dangerously close to the steep drop. Exhibiting lightning-fast instincts, the rider managed to sharply steer his bike away from the edge at the absolute last moment.

"Safe drive, safe life," an Instagram user who goes by Arsu shared along with a video.

The footage opens with a rider named Arsu recording the winding road ahead as he navigates the route. Cruising just a short distance ahead of him is his fellow biker, Bappi Barman. At first, both riders seem to be hand...