Nagpur: A tragic incident was reported from Bokhara village under Koradi Police Station limits, where a 70-year-old man died by drowning after rescuing a baby goat that had fallen into a well.
The deceased has been identified as Purushottam Keshav Kudawale, a resident of Bokhara village. His death has left his family and the local community in mourning.
According to preliminary information, several goats were grazing in an open area when a baby goat accidentally fell into a nearby well. Seeing the animal in danger, Kudawale climbed down into the well and managed to rescue it safely.
However, while attempting to climb back out, he reportedly lost his balance and fell into the well again. He drowned before he could be rescued.
The incident came to light after a shepherd informed Krishna Kudawale, a gram panchayat member, who subsequently alerted the police.
The Koradi police reached the spot and, with the assistance of the fire brigade, retrieved Kudawale from the well. He was subsequently taken to a hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Kudawale lived with his family near Bokhara Mata Temple and worked as a gardener at Asaram Seth’s farmhouse, located close to the incident site.
The tragic death of the elderly man, who risked his life to save a helpless animal, has cast a pall of grief over Bokhara village. Koradi police are conducting further investigations into the incident.
