Swept away in darkness, 75-year-old woman drifts 25 km before rescue in Odisha
- Posted on September 27, 2026
- By The Hindu
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A remarkable survival story unfolded in Odisha when septuagenarian Keshi Dalai endured an extraordinary ordeal after being swept away by the treacherous Brahmani River. The 75-year-old woman drifted helplessly for over twelve hours across approximately 25 kilometers of crocodile-inhabited waters before being discovered and rescued near Balipatna village. Her resilience in facing such extreme natural conditions highlights the unpredictable dangers of monsoon-swollen rivers and the importance of rapid emergency response in remote regions.
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