Elderly Man Swept Away by Huge Waves at Dwarka Ghat, Dramatic Rescue Ends With Unexpected Slap (WATCH)

A viral video from Gomti Ghat in Dwarka shows an elderly man being swept away by strong sea waves before three to four local men bravely rescue him. The dramatic rescue ended with one rescuer slapping the man, sparking mixed reactions online.

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Man Pulled to Safety After Being Swept Away at Gomti Ghat

A dramatic rescue at Gujarat's famous Gomti Ghat in Dwarka has gone viral after an elderly man was swept into rough sea waves while standing on the rocky steps near the water. The incident was caught on video and has left many social media users praising the courage of local people who risked their own lives to save him.

🚨At Gomti Ghat, Dwarka, locals risked their lives to save an elderly man from dangerous rocky waters. He survived — then was slapped. pic.twitter.com/D3keClcFko

— indiainlast24hr (@indiain24hr) June 16, 2026

The video shows the elderly man losing his footing as strong waves crash over the slippery rocks. Within moments, he is pulled into the fast-moving water, struggling to stay above the surface as the current pushes him away.

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Locals Risk Their Lives During Rescue

Without waiting for emergency teams, three to four local men jump into action. They are seen trying repeatedly to reach the elderly man despite the force of the waves. 

📍DWARKA, GUJARAT | People rescue a man at Gomti Ghat after strong waves nearly swept him away pic.twitter.com/J1fboT5HP7

— The Tatva (@thetatvaindia) June 16, 2026

At several moments, the rescue appears difficult as the man struggles to coordinate with those trying to pull him to safety, while the powerful current keeps dragging him away.

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Rescuers Keep Trying to Save the Man

The rescuers refuse to give up. After several tense moments, they finally manage to grab hold of him and pull him safely back onto the rocks. Their quick response is being widely praised online.

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Unexpected Slap After Rescue Goes Viral

Just as the man is brought to safety, one person is seen slapping him. The surprising moment has become one of the most talked-about parts of the viral clip.

People in India do save lives selflessly in such scenarios but be ready for a slap for lack of common sense🤣🤣🤣

— Milkau Hash (@MilkauHash) June 17, 2026

Typical Indian mentality, putting efforts to help someone then punishing them by beating them for the hard work they had to put in

— Heavy (@onlineskip) June 16, 2026

Many social media users said the slap reflected the rescuer's frustration after risking lives to save someone who may have ignored warnings about the dangerous sea conditions. Others felt physical punishment was unnecessary, even if the elderly man had made a poor decision.

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Video Sparks Safety Debate

The incident has also raised questions about safety measures at Gomti Ghat. Several users said the rocky area becomes extremely slippery during high tide and suggested stronger barriers, warning signs and better crowd control to prevent similar accidents.

While opinions remain divided over the slap, there is broad agreement on one point - the bravery shown by the local rescuers prevented what could easily have turned into a fatal tragedy. The viral video has also reminded visitors to respect warning signs and avoid venturing too close to rough waters.