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Elderly Woman Survives Crocodile-Infested River Drift in Odisha
An elderly woman, reported to be either 71 or 75 years old, was rescued after drifting for over 12 hours in the Birupa River, known for its crocodile population.
An elderly woman in Odisha, India, has been found alive after an astonishing ordeal, having spent over 12 hours adrift in a river known for its dangerous crocodile population. The woman, identified by sources as being either 71 or 75 years old, was rescued from a village in Kendrapara district after her unexpected journey.
The incident began when the woman reportedly went out at night to relieve herself and fell into the swollen river. Swept away by the current in the darkness, she embarked on a perilous drift, covering an estimated distance of 25 kilometres before her eventual rescue.
The river in question, the Birupa, is particularly notorious for its significant population of crocodiles, adding a critical layer of danger to her survival. Rescuers discovered the woman after her prolonged exposure to the elements and the inherent threats of the waterway.
Investigations by the rescue teams later indicated that the woman had originated from the Jajpur side of the river. Her presence at Kendrapara village, following such a considerable drift, underscored the powerful currents and the sheer duration of her time in the water.
Her survival has been widely described as incredible, given the combined challenges of the distance travelled, the extended period of exposure, and the well-documented presence of crocodiles in the Birupa River. The remarkable resilience shown in overcoming such hazardous circumstances has drawn considerable attention to her story.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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