Mangaluru landslide: Labourer trapped in mud found dead after seven-hour rescue operation
Mangaluru: A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday at a construction site in Balmatta, Mangaluru, where one of the two labourers trapped under a landslide succumbed before rescue teams could reach him.
The deceased, identified as 30-year-old Chandan from Uttar Pradesh, was working on excavation for a large commercial complex when the landslide struck.
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The disaster happened in the afternoon, trapping Chandan and another labourer, 18-year-old Rajkumar from Bihar. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Fire Brigade were promptly dispatched to the scene and engaged in rescue operations for over seven hours.
Rajkumar was rescued within 2.5 hours and immediately taken to the hospital, where he is currently responding to treatment. Unfortunately, despite the extensive efforts by the rescue teams, Chandan could not be saved.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
