70-year-old man drowns in well after rescuing kid goat in Nagpur's Bokhara village

A tragic incident has been reported from Bokhara village, under the Koradi police station limits in Nagpur. A 70-year-old man who rescued a kid goat that had fallen into a well drowned himself.

The deceased has been identified as Purushottam Keshav Kudawale, a resident of Bokhara village. His family and the villagers are in deep shock and mourning.

According to preliminary information, several goats were grazing in an open area when one of the kids accidentally fell into a nearby well. Seeing the young animal in danger, Kudawale climbed down into the well and brought it out safe and sound.

However, while climbing back up, he is said to have lost his balance and fallen into the well again. He drowned before he could be rescued.

The incident came to light when a shepherd informed Krishna Kudawale, a gram panchayat member. After receiving the information, Krishna Kudawale informed the police.

Koradi police reached the spot, and Kudawale was taken out of the well with the help of the fire brigade. He was then taken to a hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Kudawale lived with his family near the Bokhara Mata temple. He worked as a gardener at Asaram Seth's farmhouse, close to the site of the accident.

Grief has spread across Bokhara village over the death of the elderly man, who risked his life to save a voiceless animal. Koradi police are investigating the matter further.