Pune : Swimming Attempt Turns Fatal as Youth Drowns in Valvan Dam in Lonavala
Lonavala, 30th April 2026: A young man drowned in the Valvan dam in Lonavala after venturing into the water for a swim on Thursday afternoon.
The deceased has been identified as Yogesh Palve, a resident of Kurvande village. According to officials, he entered the dam around 2.30 pm on Wednesday but failed to gauge the depth of the water and drowned.
After the incident was reported, a complaint was registered at the Lonavala city police station on Thursday morning. The police teams along with members of the Shivdurg Rescue Team reached the spot on Thursday morning and launched a search operation.
Rescue personnel entered the water using scuba equipment, while another team assisted from outside with ropes. After a search operation lasting around 30 to 45 minutes, the body was located and retrieved.
The body has been handed over to the Lonavala city police for further legal formalities.
