Youth drowns in river; 2 friends get washed away in rescue bid

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July 9, 2017

Mangaluru, Jul 9: In a tragic incident, three youths drowned in Shambhavi river at Mattu in Mulki on the outskirts of the city on Sunday.

While one youth accident drowned, two of his friends lost their lives while trying to save him.

The victims are: Kishor of Someshwara, Akshath of Kuthyaru and Mahesh from Mattu, who are all aged in their 20s.

A group of 11 friends had visited one of their friends at Mattu on Sunday. After lunch, they went to the riverside and entered the water.

When Akshath lost his balance in the water and sought help from his friends to save him from drowning, Mahesh and Kishor rushed to his help but were washed away too.

The locals, however, had warned the youths not to venture into water. The local youths and fishermen retrieved the bodies. A case has been registered.

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Leopard attack on farmer sparks panic on Mangaluru outskirts

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November 3,2024

Mangaluru, Nov 3: A quiet morning turned perilous for a farmer in Elathur, near Kinnigoli on the outskirts of the city, as a leopard attacked him while he was cutting grass.

Ligori, a resident of Kalkare, was startled by the sudden assault and suffered injuries to his face but managed to escape and reach safety. He was promptly taken to the hospital for medical care.

Residents in Elathur have been on edge for over a week following reports of leopard sightings in the area. Today’s incident has heightened concerns among the local farming community, who now fear for their safety.

With a significant population of farmers in the region, villagers are demanding immediate action from the forest department to capture the leopard and ensure their safety.

The community awaits a response, hoping for swift intervention to prevent further attacks.

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