Fisherman dies after falling into water while unloading boat at Malpe
Malpe (Udupi): A 42-year-old fisherman died late Sunday night after he slipped and fell off a fishing boat that was standing at the Malpe harbor.
The deceased has been identified as Purandara a resident of Thottam in Malpe.
He was reportedly unloading the boat of the fish on Sunday night when the incident took place. He is said to have slipped and fallen into the water at the harbor.
Lifeguard Ishwar Malpe rushed to Purandara’s help and brought him out of the water. Purandara’s health condition deteriorated and he died while he was being taken to the Udupi District Hospital.
A case in this regard has been registered at the Malpe Police Station.
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Chikkamagaluru: Wild elephant tosses man sleeping in coffee plantation
Chikkamagaluru: A wild elephant attacked a farmer sleeping in a coffee plantation near Hukkunda village in the Allur area of Chikkamagaluru district on Sunday morning.
Narayan Gowda, the farmer, was guarding coffee beans spread out for drying when the elephant lifted him with its trunk and tossed him aside. Fortunately, he landed on a pile of hay nearby, avoiding severe injuries. He sustained minor injuries and was admitted to a hospital.
The locals immediately informed the Forest Department officials, who rushed to the spot and took necessary action.
With increasing incidents of wild elephant menace in the region, villagers have urged the authorities to relocate the elephants to a different area.
