Man jumps into sea, alert locals rescue him

September 17, 2019 12:59 am | Updated June 08, 2020 04:44 pm IST - Mumbai

The Gateway of India and boats seen from the Mumbai Harbour.

The Gateway of India and boats seen from the Mumbai Harbour.

A 48-year-old man was rescued after he jumped into the Arabian Sea under the influence of alcohol on Monday. The Colaba police said the man, identified as Vinayak Hadkar, was seen jumping off Jetty no. 5 near Taj Mahal Hotel at 7.30 p.m. Mr. Hadkar was rescued by two local residents

and taken to St. George Hospital, where he is now recuperating. “Mr. Hadkar is a resident of DB Marg. He is now out of danger and we have contacted his son,” a police officer said.

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