A Maharashtra student recently captured the internet’s attention with his unique approach to reaching his exam venue on time. Samarth Mahangade, a resident of Pasarani village in Wai taluka, found himself facing heavy traffic and limited time.
Only 15 to 20 minutes were left before his exam was set to begin. Rather than risk being late, Mahangade opted for an unconventional solution: paragliding.
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In a viral video, Mahangade is seen soaring through the sky with his college bag, fully equipped with the necessary paragliding gear.
According to reports, he was in Panchgani running errands on exam day and realized that the traffic on the Wai-Panchgani road, particularly at Pasarani Ghat, could delay his arrival.
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The solution came through Govind Yewale, an adventure sports expert from GP Adventures in Panchgani, who arranged the flight.
With everything set, Mahangade successfully soared above the traffic, reaching the exam venue in time and landing safely near his college. While the video of his dramatic arrival quickly gained attention on social media, it also brings attention to the risks associated with paragliding.
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Recent accidents, including fatalities in Himachal Pradesh and Goa, highlight growing safety concerns.
Putting all of this aside, Mahangade’s creative solution to avoid a traffic jam left many impressed by his determination.
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