Car plunges into river while trying to avoid hitting wild boar; youths have miraculous escape
Two youths escaped unharmed after their car plunged into a pond while swerving to avoid a wild boar in Kerala. Local residents have called for increased caution due to the rising frequency of wildlife sightings on roads at night.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing conflict between human infrastructure and wildlife habitats, posing safety risks to motorists.
Two youngsters had a miraculous escape when a car they were travelling in plunged into a roadside pond while trying to avoid a wild boar that suddenly crossed the road. The accident occurred at Kottakulam, Chittilanchery, around 2.30 a.m. on Tuesday. The youngsters were travelling from Alathur when the wild boar darted across their path. The driver swerved to avoid hitting the animal, lost control of the car and crashed into the pond. The vehicle was submerged.
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