Monkey fever scare in Malnad as suspected KFD patient from Thirthahalli dies in Mangaluru
Shivamogga: Fears of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), commonly known as monkey disease, have resurfaced in the Malnad region following the death of a suspected patient from Thirthahalli taluk.
The deceased, a resident of a plantation near Kattehakku, had been suffering from severe illness for about a week. He was initially admitted to JC Hospital in Thirthahalli. As his condition deteriorated, he was referred to a private hospital in Mangaluru for advanced treatment.
Despite medical intervention, the patient did not respond to treatment and died around 2.30 am on Tuesday.
Health officials suspect that the death could be linked to KFD, making it the first suspected KFD-related fatality in the region this year. However, confirmation is awaited pending test results.
Authorities have been urged to take immediate precautionary measures to prevent the possible spread of the disease.
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Dakshina Kannada: Two girls drown while bathing near Kolyadakatta dam in Kadaba
Mangaluru: Two girl students drowned while bathing near the Kolyadakatta dam area of the Gundya river on Friday evening here in the Kadaba Taluk of the district.
The deceased have been identified as Arpita (15) and Sunita (21), both residents of Vimalagiri in Kutrupadi village.
According to reports, five girl students had visited the river along with their friends as it was a holiday. While bathing in the river, the two students reportedly entered a deeper portion of the water without realising the depth and began drowning.
Those accompanying them tried to rescue the duo, but were unsuccessful, leading to the tragedy.
After receiving information about the incident, Kadaba Police Station personnel visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The bodies were later recovered with the help of local residents.
