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Boy Fights Wild Boar in Canal for Over Hour
28 Aug
Summary
- A 14-year-old boy fought a wild boar in knee-deep canal water.
- The intense struggle lasted for more than an hour before rescue.
- The teenager sustained injuries but was stable after hospital treatment.
A dramatic encounter unfolded in Odisha's Cuttack district when a 14-year-old boy, Suman Behera, found himself in a prolonged fight with an adult wild boar. The incident occurred near the Nadikunda canal in Dampada block.
While near the canal embankment, the boar suddenly attacked Suman, who attempted to escape by jumping into the knee-deep water. The animal pursued him, leading to an intense struggle that lasted over an hour.
Suman bravely grappled with the tusked boar, managing to hold onto its neck to prevent further attacks. His shouts for help alerted locals, who summoned the Banki fire station.
Rescue personnel arrived to find Suman still holding the boar. They eventually secured the animal and freed the teenager, who had sustained injuries. He was taken to Banki sub-divisional hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
