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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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  • 1 min read
In brief

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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Swept away in darkness, 75-year-old woman drifts 25 km before rescue in Odisha
Swept away in darkness, 75-year-old woman drifts 25 km before rescue in Odisha

75-year-old Keshi Dalai survives 12+ hours and 25 km swept by a crocodile-infested Brahmani River in Odisha, rescued at Balipatna village.
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