Cuttack Fire Team Rescues 30+ Cattle Trapped in Kathajodi River
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Over 30 cattle rescued after being stranded due to sudden water level rise in Kathajodi River.
12-member fire services team conducted a 3-hour rescue using boats and manual guidance. Operation praised by locals for preventing livestock loss and showcasing swift emergency response.
Cuttack, Sep 6: The Cuttack Fire Services team successfully rescued more than 30 cattle stranded in the middle of the Kathajodi River near CDA Sector-6.
The animals had ventured into the riverbed for grazing but ended up being trapped due to a sudden rise in water levels caused by upstream discharge.
The rescue operation, which lasted nearly three hours, involved a 12-member fire services team. Acting swiftly, the team used boats to reach the stranded cattle, including several calves, and safely transported them back to shore. The operation was carried out near Ghodei 42 Mouza, where the animals had been marooned on an isolated sand patch.
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According to officials, the cattle had entered the riverbed on Friday morning. However, unexpected water release from the Hirakud reservoir led to a rapid surge in river levels, cutting off their return path. Locals raised the alarm, prompting immediate action from the fire department.
Some of the calves were carefully placed in boats and
ferried across the rising waters, while adult cattle were guided through
shallow stretches.