Crocodile Attack in Uttar Pradesh: Alligator Kills 35-Year-Old Farmer by Dragging Him Into Deep Water in Lakhimpur Kheri
The other farmers, who had already crossed the rivulet, pelted stones and used their sticks to rescue Sarjeet, but he drowned. He was later rushed to a community health centre where he was declared dead. Sarjeet is survived by his wife and six children.
Lakhimpur Kheri, June 28: A crocodile dragged and killed a 35-year-old farmer in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district. The incident took place on Tuesday when the victim, Sarjeet Gautam, was on his way to his field. Crocodile Attack in Goa: 45-Year-Old Woman Killed by Crocodile at Amthane Dam.
He was wading through a rivulet when the crocodile suddenly emerged and dragged him into deep water. The rivulet passes through the forests of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. Crocodile Attack in Odisha: 10-Year-Old Boy Killed by Alligator While Bathing in Brahmani River in Kendrapara, Half-Eaten Body Found.
The other farmers, who had already crossed the rivulet, pelted stones and used their sticks to rescue Sarjeet, but he drowned. He was later rushed to a community health centre where he was declared dead. Sarjeet is survived by his wife and six children.
Meanwhile, a revenue team was sent to the village by SDM Anurag Singh, who said that the bereaved family of Sarjeet will be eligible for compensation of Rs 4 lakhs under the state disaster relief fund.
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