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Snake Falls Near Man Carrying Child at Amboli Waterfall

Snake Falls Near Man Carrying Child at Amboli Waterfall

2 sourcesUpdated 16 Sept 2026, 11:29 am Coverage regionsMumbai
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A large snake fell from above onto a man carrying a small child at Amboli Waterfall in Maharashtra.

Video from the scene shows nearby tourists screaming as the reptile dropped near the man’s shoulder and onto rocks.

The footage has circulated on social media.

No injuries to anyone have been documented so far.

Why it mattersA rare wildlife incident at a tourist waterfall highlights safety risks for visitors and children.
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The article also includes general safety advice for tourists visiting monsoon destinations in the Western Ghats.

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The reporting broadly agrees that a snake fell near a man carrying a child at Amboli Waterfall and that the moment was captured on video. It also agrees that no injuries have been documented so far.

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What remains uncertain is whether any additional details will emerge beyond the circulating footage and the current report. The status of injuries could still be updated if new information becomes available, though the present reporting says none have been documented so far.

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The neutral coverage says a large snake fell from above onto a man carrying a small child at Amboli Waterfall in Maharashtra. It notes that the reptile landed near the man’s shoulder before dropping onto the rocks. The article says nearby tourists screamed and that no injuries have been documented so far. It also includes general safety advice for people visiting monsoon destinations in the Western Ghats.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Times of India
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A video from Amboli Waterfall in Maharashtra shows a large snake falling from above onto a man carrying a small child, prompting screams from nearby tourists. The footage, which has circulated on social media, captures the sudden chaos as the reptile lands near the man's shoulder before dropping onto the rocks. Reports note that no injuries to anyone have been documented so far. The article also provides general safety advice for tourists visiting monsoon destinations in the Western Ghats.