Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Para-Athlete Dies After Rabid Dog Bite in Odisha
A para-athlete in Odisha died after being bitten by a dog with rabies.
The dog bit several people on one day, including students.
The people were taken to the hospital, but the para-athlete and one other person died.
Last year, India had over three million reported dog bite cases, and 54 people died from suspected rabies.
A para-athlete died after being bitten by a rabid dog in Odisha.
The dog attacked six people on July 23, including the para-athlete and students.
The victims were initially treated at Bolangir hospital, later referred to Burla.
The para-athlete and another person died while undergoing treatment.
In 2024, India recorded over 3.7 million dog bite cases and 54 suspected rabies deaths.
- Who
- A national-level para-athlete and another person.
- What
- The death of a para-athlete and another individual due to rabies from a dog bite.
- When
- The dog bite occurred on July 23; the deaths occurred on Saturday; data is from 2024.
- Where
- Odisha, India.
- Why
- The article highlights the severity of dog bites and rabies.
- Victim
- Para-athlete Jogendra Chhatria and Hrushikesh Rana
- Location
- Odisha, India
- Dog bite date
- July 23
- Reported Dog Bites in India (2024)
- 3,717,336
- Suspected Rabies Deaths in India (2024)
- 54
