Three passengers escape unhurt after car washes away in Udupi flood
Udupi: In an incident reported on Monday evening near Kannarpadi-Kadekar in Udupi a car was swept off a flooded road, though all three passengers miraculously escaped without injuries.
The mishap occurred as the car was traveling on the Kannarpadi-Kadekar road, which runs through paddy fields that had been inundated by heavy rains. Despite the treacherous conditions, the driver attempted to drive through the submerged road.
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However, the strong current of the floodwaters quickly overwhelmed the vehicle, pushing it off the road and into the flooded fields.
Sensing danger, the three occupants of the car opened the doors and managed to escape from the sinking vehicle. Local residents alerted the Fire Brigade, who arrived at the scene and, with the help of locals, managed to pull the almost submerged car from the flooded fields.
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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.
