{"id":16571,"date":"2025-01-06T07:20:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T07:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alertindianews.in\/?p=16571"},"modified":"2025-01-06T07:20:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T07:20:36","slug":"tourists-get-stuck-in-frozen-arunachal-lake-minister-shares-words-of-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alertindianews.in\/?p=16571","title":{"rendered":"Tourists Get Stuck In Frozen Arunachal Lake, Minister Shares Words Of Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has urged travellers to be cautious after a group of tourists at Arunachal Pradesh’s Sela Pass ventured onto a frozen lake and fell into freezing waters. Captured on camera, the incident occurred in the snow-covered region known for its stunning winter views.<\/p>\n

The group treaded onto the frozen lake, unaware of the dangers lurking beneath it. The ice suddenly gave away, eliciting screams from the people. Quick-thinking bystanders rushed to help, using bamboo sticks to pull the tourists to safety. \u201cIt’s okay, it’s okay,\u201d they were heard reassuring the tourists. Four people, including two women, were stuck in the frozen lake, but all of them were rescued.<\/p>\n

Sharing the video on X, Mr Rijiju, an Arunachal Pradesh native, urged travellers to \u201cbe aware\u201d when visiting difficult terrains.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh. My advice to tourists: Walk on the Frozen Lakes with experienced people, drive carefully on slippery snow roads and be aware of snow avalanches. Temperatures is freezing so wear warm clothes and enjoy. Your safety is important,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

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At Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh. My advice to tourists: Walk on the Frozen Lakes with experienced people, drive carefully on slippery snow roads and be aware of snow avalanche. Temperatures is freezing so wear warm clothes and enjoy. Your safety is important. pic.twitter.com\/UWz8xOzd57<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The viral video has brought attention to the dangers of winter tourism.<\/p>\n

A user wrote, \u201cPls provide a warning sign board should be there for the safety of people.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pls provide a warning sign board should be there for the safety of people ????????????????<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tarun Nagpal (@tarunmodel81) January 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Another wrote, \u201cOver enthusiasm and lack of knowledge of local terrain prove to be fatal more often than not. They were lucky!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Over enthusiasm and lack of knowledge of local terrain prove to be fatal more often than not.
\nThey were lucky!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Shahab Jafri (@ShahabJafri55) January 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In another video, Mr Rijiju spoke about driving in hilly, snow-covered areas.<\/p>\n

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Many tourists met with accident due to pure ignorance or inexperience of the drivers. One must be extremely careful driving in hills, especially in the snow areas. https:\/\/t.co\/ugHAeJtCty<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ktXQVA7Tyv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 6, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sela Pass, located at 13,700 feet in Arunachal Pradesh, is a scenic spot connecting Tawang Valley with the rest of the state. Known for its stunning views and frozen lakes, it attracts many tourists, especially in winter. <\/p>\n

The rugged terrain and unpredictable weather, including heavy snowfall, can make travel challenging, especially on slippery roads. The pass is also important for locals and military personnel.<\/p>\n

\u200bSome people were seen using bamboo sticks to pull the tourists to safety.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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