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Girl, 10, Fights Crocodile to Save Mother
22 Aug
Summary
- A 10-year-old girl bravely rescued her mother from a crocodile attack.
- The incident occurred on the banks of the Vashishti river in Ratnagiri.
- The mother sustained leg injuries and received hospital treatment.
On Thursday evening, a 10-year-old girl named Swarni Pawar displayed extraordinary courage on the banks of the Vashishti river in Ratnagiri. Her mother, Nandini, was washing clothes when a crocodile suddenly attacked, seizing her leg and attempting to pull her into the water.
Nandini desperately clung to a rock, screaming for help. Hearing her mother's cries, Swarni rushed forward and, with immense strength, managed to free her mother from the crocodile's jaws. The rescue prevented a potentially fatal outcome.
Nandini sustained injuries to her leg and was promptly taken to a local hospital for treatment. Forest officials visited the hospital and assured the family of support. They also advised residents to exercise extreme caution near the river, especially during monsoon, due to increased crocodile activity.
Separately, on Friday, a woman in Ratnagiri district was seriously injured in a leopard attack inside her house. The woman battled the animal for half an hour before it fled.
