Teacher Found Alive After 14 Days in Kandhamal Landslide Zone
In a remarkable tale of survival, a school teacher who had been missing for 14 days in Odisha’s landslide-hit Kandhamal district was found alive, bringing relief to his family and local residents.
The teacher, Mohan Maharana, had gone missing following a devastating landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in the region.
According to reports, Maharana accidentally fell into a deep ditch while travelling towards Dangasi village during the night amid adverse weather conditions.
Unable to escape from the ditch, he survived for nearly two weeks by drinking muddy water. His desperate cries for help gradually weakened as continuous rain and lack of food took a severe toll on his health.
The breakthrough came when a cattle grazer passing through the area heard faint cries and alerted villagers.
Residents rushed to the spot and rescued Maharana before carrying him nearly 18 kilometres on a makeshift stretcher to Raikia Hospital for treatment.
Medical sources said the teacher was in critical condition due to prolonged starvation, dehydration, and exposure to the elements. Authorities and local residents hailed the rescue as nothing short of miraculous.
The incident traces back to the massive landslide that struck Dangasi village following incessant rainfall, causing widespread disruption in the area.
Despite extensive search efforts launched after his family reported him missing, Maharana remained undiscovered until his dramatic rescue.
The extraordinary survival story has captivated people across Odisha and stands as a testament to human endurance and community solidarity in the face of adversity.
