A video of an intense ‘rescue operation’ to recover a woman’s iPhone, which fell between rocks at a beach in Varkala, Kerala, has gone viral on social media. The woman, hailing from Karnataka, was enjoying her stay at Antiliya Chalet when her iPhone, valued at Rs 1,50,000, slipped and got wedged between massive rocks.
Faced with this unexpected ordeal, the woman sought assistance from the resort staff, who promptly sprang into action. The staff called in the Kerala Fire and Rescue Services, initiating a painstaking seven-hour operation to retrieve the phone.
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The dramatic moments of the operation were captured in a video shared on the resort’s official Instagram page, @antiliyachalets. The post detailed the challenges posed by strong waves, winds, and rain, which complicated the retrieval process. Despite these obstacles, the combined efforts of the resort team and the fire and rescue services culminated in the successful recovery of the phone.
The Instagram caption read, “This video is a part of yesterday’s accident. The iPhone worth Rs 1,50,000 of the Karnataka woman who was staying in our chalet fell between the huge rocks on the beach. Despite the efforts, nothing could be retrieved. The strong waves along with winds and rain made the situation challenging. However, Antiliya Chalet team along with Kerala Fire and Rescue took 7 hours of effort to recover the mobile phone. Antiliya Chalet would like to thank Suhail and Kerala Fire and Rescue team for helping in this. ”
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The video quickly garnered a mix of reactions from social media users. Some criticized the use of fire department resources for retrieving a personal item, calling it a misuse of public funds. “Seriously!! You want the fire department to search for a stupid phone that you lost because of your carelessness!” commented one user. Another echoed the sentiment, stating, “Such a waste of our tax money!”
However, others found the incident humorous, with many responding with laughing emojis and light-hearted comments. One user summed up the mixed feelings by saying, “So no one to rescue people, but the whole fire department to get a phone. I realise that the resort has connections, but damn. Don’t know if I should laugh or cry.”
This unusual incident has certainly sparked a lively debate online, highlighting both the lengths people will go to recover their valuable belongings and the unexpected ways public services can sometimes be utilized.
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