A woman in Karnataka’s Udupi district jumped into the Kumaradhara River with the intention of committing suicideShe was attacked by a crocodile in the river and was rescued with the help of police a
Published: November 6, 2026, 10:34 AM IST
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Karnataka: Woman jumps into river to commit suicide, screams after being bitten by crocodile; police rescue her (File)
A woman in Karnataka’s Udupi district jumped into the Kumaradhara River with the intention of committing suicideShe was attacked by a crocodile in the river and was rescued with the help of police and locals.
Woman was troubled by personal problems
Police said the incident occurred Wednesday night near the Kumaradhara Bridge in Kukke SubramanyaThe woman, reportedly upset over personal problems, jumped into the river with the intention of taking her own lifeWhile in the water, she was bitten by a crocodile, causing minor injuries, police said.
Hearing the woman’s scream, people helped her
A senior police officer briefed on the incident said the woman cried for help after the attackAn employee heard her screams and alerted the Subrahmanya police who immediately arrived at the scene and, with the help of local residents, rescued the woman from the river and brought her to safetyShe was then taken to a local hospital where she received first aid.
Following the incident, police informed the woman’s family and, after counseling, sent her homeNo complaint has been filed in this matterPolice said they have not revealed the woman’s identity at the family’s request.
