Maharashtra Rains: Man Climbs Tree to Escape Flash Flood After River Swells; Dramatic Rescue Caught on Video (WATCH)

A man in Maharashtra climbed a tree to escape a flash flood after a river swelled suddenly.

Heavy monsoon rainfall caused the river to swell, cutting off his escape and trapping him.

Emergency responders used specialized equipment to safely evacuate the man.

The man was uninjured in the incident.