Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Man Dies After Saving Children in Kanniyakumari River
A 60-year-old man named Peter, a weaver, saw two children in trouble in a river.
He bravely jumped in and saved them from drowning.
Sadly, he was pulled away by the strong current and died.
His body was later found by a rescue team.
Peter's family is now without their father and main provider.
The local people are honoring his heroism and asking the government for help, including a job for his son, as a way to thank Peter for his brave act.
A 60-year-old man died after saving two children from drowning in the Tamirabharani river.
The man, Peter from Kulitharai, was a weaver who saw the children struggling in the river.
Peter jumped into the river and saved the children but was swept away by the current.
The Kulitharari Fire and Rescue service recovered Peter's body after a search.
The community is seeking government compensation and a job for Peter's son.
- Who
- Peter, a 60-year-old weaver, saved two children.
- What
- Peter died after saving two children from drowning.
- When
- The event happened recently.
- Where
- Tamirabharani river, in Kanniyakumari.
- Why
- Peter died after saving two children from drowning, the community wants to provide support.
Community
Government
Support for Peter's Family
Community
Peter's family should receive government compensation and his son should be given a job
Government
Government may not provide any support
- Name
- Peter
- Peter's Age
- 60
- Location
- Kulitharai, Kanniyakumari
- Incident Location
- Tamirabharani river
- Peter's occupation
- Weaver