A 58-year-old had a miraculous escape on Thursday after he slipped and fell 400 feet from Echo Point in Matheran, while trying to click a selfie.

The Times of India reported that Ajit Barve is a financial broker from Vile Parle. Matheran police assistant inspector Prashant Kale said, "Barve was staying at a hotel in Matheran for two days and checked out on Wednesday. Around 10am on Thursday, he crossed over the safety railing at Echo Point. His leg slipped while trying to take a selfie and he fell 400ft into the valley. However, he sustained minor injuries."