Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Six Cattle Herders Rescued from Flooded Penna River in Atmakur
Six people who were grazing cattle in a river got stuck when the water rose suddenly.
They were rescued by police and fire department teams who bravely went into the river to save them.
The people and their cattle were all safe.
Six cattle herders were rescued from the Penna River in Atmakur, Nellore district
The group was stranded on a small mound in the middle of the river due to sudden water flow increase
Rescue teams from police and fire departments successfully brought all six to safety
Two women were among the rescued herders
The rescued herders expressed gratitude towards the rescue teams
- Who
- Six cattle herders from Apparavupalem, including two women
- What
- Were rescued from the Penna River in Atmakur
- When
- Saturday, late at night
- Where
- Penna River in Atmakur mandal, Nellore district
- Why
- Due to sudden increase in water flow while returning from grazing cattle
- Rescued Herders
- G. Chennaiah, 43; N. Penchalamma, 34; G. Kavitha, 32; A. Srinivasulu, 45; P. Venkataramanaiah, 48; Shek Kalesha, 50
- River
- Penna River
- Location
- Atmakur mandal, Nellore district
- Rescue Teams
- Police and fire departments
- Cattle
- Safely guided across the waterlogged area