A heart-wrenching accident in Udupi district has claimed the life of a one-and-a-half-year-old child. The toddler, identified as Keerthan, died after accidentally falling into a well at Kinnimulki on Tuesday.
The Tragic Incident Unfolds
According to police sources, the child's mother was drawing water from a well located near their family home. At the time, she was holding her young daughter, Keerthan. In a moment of tragic misfortune, the child slipped from her mother's grasp and plunged into the well.
A Mother's Desperate Rescue Attempt
Displaying immense courage and presence of mind, the distraught mother immediately attempted to save her child. She used a rope to climb down into the well herself. In this desperate rescue effort, she managed to retrieve the toddler from the water.
The child was rushed to a hospital for emergency medical treatment. However, despite the frantic efforts, Keerthan succumbed and was declared dead. The exact cause of death is presumed to be drowning, though official confirmation is awaited.
Police Case Registered
Following the tragic event, local authorities have taken formal action. The Udupi Town police station has registered a case in connection with the incident. The police are conducting further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accidental death.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community in Kinnimulki, highlighting the ever-present dangers posed by open wells, especially in residential areas. It serves as a grim reminder of the need for constant vigilance around young children near such water bodies.
