Manjeshwar: A resident of Varkady has reportedly died in Dubai due to coronavirus infection.
The deceased has been identified as a resident of Majirpalla.
He was tested positive to COVID-19 when he visited hospital for fever and pneumonia check up on March 31. Subsequently, he was admitted at the ICU in a hospital in Dubai. He breathed his last on Tuesday as he could not respond to the treatment. He had moved to Dubai two and a half months ago and was working as a driver.
The deceased is survived by wife, and three children.
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Wild fox falls into tank in Thane, rescued after one-hour operation
Thane (PTI): A wild fox was rescued on Sunday after it fell into an open water tank in Thane's Shil area, an official said.
The rescue operation, which started at noon, was a coordinated effort between the Fire Brigade, wildlife personnel that took one hour, Thane Municipal Corporation disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said.
"The fox fell into a tank located near Muktai residency on Kalyan-Shilphata road. The rescue proved challenging due to the confined space of the tank. However, through the combined efforts of the fire brigade and forest officials, the fox was safely pulled out after nearly an hour of careful manoeuvring," Tadvi said.
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Following the rescue, the animal was checked for injuries and taken by the forest department for further observation before its eventual release, he said.
