Man enters well to fetch pot; slips and drowns

Mangalore Today News Network

Manipal, December 24, 2024: A man who had entered a well to fetch a pot which fell into the water, slipped and drowned on December 23, Monday. The mishap took place near Saralebettu Vishnumurthi Temple.

The deceased is Shiva Naik (50). He was a labourer. He had entered the well  belonging to a neighbor in order to fetch the pot which fell into the well.

Ater he slipped, Shiva Naika  was brought out from the well by the fire service personnel and rushed to the hospital. He however breathed his last before reaching the hospital.

The deceased worked in a Manipal hotel and has left behind his wife and a son.