Woman survives suicide attempt after crocodile bite alerts rescuers in Karnataka
· India · India Today, NDTV
A woman who jumped into the Kumaradhara river near Kukke Subrahmanya in Karnataka on Wednesday night was bitten by a crocodile, prompting her screams for help. Staff at a nearby lodge heard her cries and alerted Subrahmanya police, who along with local residents pulled her from the water. She sustained minor injuries, received first aid at a local hospital and was counselled before being sent home with her family. Police said she was distressed over personal matters and had entered the river intending to end her life. No complaint has been registered and her identity has been withheld at the family's request.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the gaps in immediate mental-health support and the role of community vigilance in preventing suicide deaths in rural Karnataka.
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