Vinay Kumar, a resident of Rajouri district, fell into a gorge yesterday when he was trying to take a selfie near Sehad Baba in Reasi district, they said.
The boy sustained minor injuries and was rescued by the locals with the help of police, a police officer said.
"It is no less than a miracle that this boy survived after falling into a 50-feet deep gorge", the officer added.
In January, a youth had died while trying to take a selfie atop a fort in Reasi district.