Foreign Tourist Falls into Gorge on Deo Tibba Trek in Manali; Rescue Operation Underway

June 9, 2026

Kullu: A foreign trekker met with an accident in the famous Deo Tibba trekking region of Manali. George Richmond, a British national, slipped and fell into a gorge while trekking, sustaining serious injuries. Upon receiving news of the incident, the administration, fire brigade, and rescue teams immediately launched a rescue operation; after several hours of strenuous effort, the injured trekker was safely retrieved and taken to Manali Hospital.

According to reports, George Richmond was trekking in the Deo Tibba area when he lost his balance on a difficult mountain path and slipped into the gorge below. He sustained severe injuries in the accident, and his companions alerted the administration. Local authorities, the fire brigade, and rescue teams rushed to the site immediately upon receiving the information.

The Dev Tibba region is highly popular among domestic and international tourists for adventure tourism and trekking. However, given the rugged terrain and unpredictable weather, the administration has urged trekkers to adhere to safety protocols and travel only with trained guides. Kullu Superintendent of Police Madan Lal Kaushal has confirmed the matter.