Watch: Pet dog and owner share heartwarming reunion 6 days after Wayanad landslides
The video showcases the weakened dog, desperate for food and water, navigating through debris until it finally spots its owner.
In Kerala's Wayanad district, landslides have left numerous individuals unaccounted for in the villages of Mundakkai and Chooralmala, prompting a massive search and rescue operation. Teams from the Army, Navy, NDRF, Kerala Police, and Forest Department are collaborating to locate those missing amid the devastation.
Wayanad rescue teams who dangerously trekked deep into the forest in hope for survivors, rescued 4 toddlers hiding in a cave
¡ª Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) August 3, 2024
Kalpetta Range Forest Officer spotted the mother wandering around dense Attamala forest in search of food for her family who were starved for nearly 5¡ pic.twitter.com/U0luRWNlch
Reunion of pet dog and owner
Amidst this tragedy, a touching story has emerged of a pet dog's reunion with its owner after being separated for six days due to the landslide. This poignant moment was captured in a video and shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, drawing widespread attention and sympathy.
The video showcases the weakened dog, desperate for food and water, navigating through debris until it finally spots its owner. The emotional reunion that follows is filled with joy and tears, as the dog excitedly jumps and hugs its owner, who is visibly moved by the return of her beloved pet.
Emotional Reunion !! After 6 Days Of Searching For His Owner. ??#WayanadLandslide pic.twitter.com/VC7d82yuEz
¡ª St . Sinner. (@retheeshraj10) August 4, 2024
This scene has resonated deeply online, serving as a beacon of hope for many who are coping with loss. Comments on social media reflect this sentiment, with one user stating, ¡°I pray ? god like this all relatives should found their missed soul and heart like bloodlines. After all everyone needs a shoulder to rest and cry now.¡±
Another user connected with the emotional weight of the moment, sharing, ¡°I have also experienced this moment, it was emotional, never leave your pet because you are everything for them ???.¡± Additionally, a third remarked, ¡°This broke and healed my heart at the same time ??? Miracle really happens,¡± capturing the mixed emotions of the situation.
Elephants running to safety 1 hour before the landslide in Wayanad, Kerala. Animals have subtle vision. pic.twitter.com/BSywnKRjtP
¡ª ?Mohan Gowda?? (@MohanGowda_HJS) August 4, 2024
The internet has also been captivated by another video showing elephants purportedly fleeing to safety an hour before the landslide, adding to the dramatic tales emerging from the disaster.
'100 percent man made disaster'
As the seventh day of rescue and relief operations concludes, authorities have reported that the death toll has reached 308. Efforts to assist survivors continue, with 53 relief camps set up to house 6,759 displaced individuals, including children and pregnant women, as reported by ANI.
VIDEO | Wayanad landslide: Visuals of the landslide-affected areas captured by drones.#WayanadLanslide
¡ª Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 5, 2024
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/dv5TRARJn4) pic.twitter.com/NBroQ1sFpp
Meanwhile, several reddit thread have termed the Wayanad tragedy as 100 percent man made Disaster. One thread on subreddit - r/UPSC has gone ahead and stated that ' The poor carry this economy on their dead bodies' while getting into this discussion.
Wayanad - 100 percent man made Disaster
byu/Aggravating_Piano743 inUPSC
On a broader scale, India's susceptibility to landslides is increasingly recognized, with significant advancements in research and technology post the 2013 Kedarnath disaster, Indian Express reported.
A team from IIT-Madras has developed the high-resolution India Landslide Susceptibility Map (ILSM), indicating that 13.17% of the nation is at risk, with specific areas like Kerala being notably vulnerable.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has also contributed with its "Landslide Atlas of India," identifying major landslide hotspots, including the Himalayas and Western Ghats.
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Kumar Debvrat is a copyeditor at Indiatimes, combining trending topics in India with unique human-interest stories. He has a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, enjoying both cricket and comic book movies.
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