India, March 21 -- A Pune-based doctor had a miraculous escape after falling nearly 300 to 350 feet into a gorge along the Katraj-Sinhagad trail Thursday evening, before being rescued in a swift night operation by a rescue team.

The incident occurred at around 4 pm when Dr Prashant Nandwate, who was trekking at Sinhagad fort, reportedly slipped near Budhla Machi at a spot locals call 'Chilmi cha khada' known to be treacherous due to loose terrain and steep slopes. Despite such a steep fall, Dr Nandwate managed to regain consciousness after a while and dialled the emergency helpline number 112 informing authorities about his location and seeking immediate help.

Acting swiftly on the information, Haveli police station officials under the ...