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Odisha Teen Fights Wild Boar in Canal, Rescued After Fierce Struggle
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 09:33 PM
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A 14‑year‑old boy in Odisha battled a wild boar in a canal and was rescued after a fierce struggle. The incident highlights the dangers of wildlife encounters near water bodies.
A 14‑year‑old boy from Odisha was attacked by a wild boar while near a canal on Tuesday. The animal charged at the boy, who fought back with his bare hands, managing to keep the boar at bay for several minutes.
Local rescue teams were called to the scene after the boy’s family reported the incident. Responders arrived quickly and were able to subdue the boar, after which they carried the boy to a nearby medical facility.
The boy sustained minor injuries and is now recovering under medical supervision. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the attack and are urging residents to exercise caution near water bodies.
Wild boars are known to roam in rural Odisha, and this incident has prompted local officials to increase patrols in the area to prevent future encounters.
Local rescue teams were called to the scene after the boy’s family reported the incident. Responders arrived quickly and were able to subdue the boar, after which they carried the boy to a nearby medical facility.
The boy sustained minor injuries and is now recovering under medical supervision. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the attack and are urging residents to exercise caution near water bodies.
Wild boars are known to roam in rural Odisha, and this incident has prompted local officials to increase patrols in the area to prevent future encounters.