Hindu man saves Muslim from drowning in Dakshina Kannada

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In a heartwarming example of brotherhood, a Muslim man, who accidentally fell into a swollen water body while clearing driftwood, was rescued by a Hindu man.

For clearing driftwood that had been washed away by the swollen water body, some of which were stuck on a bridge at Hariharapallathadka in Sullia taluk in Dakshina Kannada, an earthmover was pressed into service. During the clearing process, the operator of the earthmover, Shareef, accidentally fell into the water body.

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Sensing danger to the life of the operator, Somashekar Kattemane jumped into the swollen river, risking his life, and rescued Shareef.

The video of the rescue has been circulated on social media and has received widespread appreciation.