Pune, May 6 -- A 35-year-old tourist from Shirur was rescued after he fell nearly 150 feet into a gorge at Sinhagad Fort in Maharashtra's Pune on Wednesday evening while trying to click sunset photographs, police said.

According to police officers, Yogesh Mohan Shitole was visiting the popular hill fort in the evening. Around 4:30 pm to 5 pm, he moved towards the western edge of the fort, near a spot locally known as "Hawa Point," to capture sunset views.

Police officers added that while navigating the grassy terrain near the cliff, Shitole reportedly lost his footing and slipped, plunging into a deep gorge.

Shitole reportedly fell about 150-170 feet and lost consciousness. He regained awareness around 7-7:30 pm and immediately called ...