Missing Kerala Techie Found Safe After 4 Days Trek

April 6, 2026

Thiruvananthapuram/Bengaluru, April 6 : A tech professional from Kerala, G. S. Sharanya got lost during a trek in the forests of Kodagu. She was part of a trekking group but got separated while returning and could not find her way back in the dense forest.

Four Days Alone in the Wild

Sharanya spent four days alone in the forest with very little food and water. “I walked till around 6.45 pm on the first day after losing the path. After that, I stayed in an open space near a stream as I could not proceed further because of the dense forest,” she said. She remained calm and focused on survival.

“I Didn’t Feel Scared”

What surprised many people was her reaction after being rescued. Sharanya said she did not feel scared during those four days. Instead, she stayed positive and kept moving hoping that she would eventually find help and her way back.

Search Teams Worked Non-Stop

As soon as she was reported missing, police, forest officials, and local people started a large search operation. Teams used drones and covered a wide area to locate her in the forest.

Found Safe and Sound

After days of searching, Sharanya was finally found safe by local residents. She was tired but in stable condition, bringing huge relief to her family and everyone involved in the rescue.