A tragic incident unfolded in Gujarat's Amreli district when a one-and-a-half-year-old girl named Aarohi fell into a borewell and tragically lost her life despite a 17-hour rescue operation.
### Incident Details:
- **Location:** Surgapura village, Amreli district, Gujarat
- **Time of Incident:** Friday
- **Cause:** Aarohi accidentally fell into a borewell while playing in an agricultural field.
### Rescue Operation:
- **Response:** Aarohi's family alerted authorities immediately upon discovering her fall into the borewell.
- **Rescue Teams Involved:**
 - National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
 - Amreli Fire Department
### Borewell Details:
- **Depth:** Estimated to be between 45-50 feet deep
### Rescue Efforts:
- **Actions Taken:** Rescue personnel inserted oxygen pipes into the borewell to provide Aarohi with air during the operation.
- **Duration:** The rescue operation continued for 17 hours.
### Outcome:
- **Condition Upon Retrieval:** Aarohi was found unconscious when she was finally pulled out after extensive rescue efforts.
- **Medical Examination:** Health department officials examined Aarohi upon rescue and pronounced her deceased.
### Post-Mortem and Aftermath:
- **Post-Mortem Examination:** Aarohi's body was taken to a hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
- **Family and Community Response:** The incident has deeply saddened the local community and her family.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by uncovered borewells, especially for young children playing in rural areas. Authorities may further investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident to prevent such tragedies in the future.
