An Australian man&nbsp;in his 30s&nbsp;was freed from an underground drainage on Monday (Mar 25) after being trapped inside for 36 hours. The incident took place on Sunday, as per the man, on Castlebar Street in Brisbane.&nbsp;

He was released with the help of the firefighting unit of the area of Kangaroo Point stormwater drain at about 11:00 local time on March 25.&nbsp;

He entered the drain on Saturday “while trying to retrieve his phone”, as per rescue authorities.

As per local media, he tried to find an exit when being stuck, but couldn’t wade himself out of the drain water.&nbsp;

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It is also being reported that the man had been offered rescue on the weekend but turned it down before the same person returned again on Monday and called for help.

James Lingwood, the passerby who helped the man by calling the authorities, told the Courier Mail newspaper that he first encountered the man on Sunday after hearing a voice “sort of yelling”.

Eventually, the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services rescued the man which took only five minutes as they simply lifted the drain lid, allowing the man to climb out.&nbsp;

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Lingwood said he looked into the drain and saw the man standing there, knee-deep in water, and offered to help, but he declined his offer.

"He seemed to be okay, and he said he could get out where he got in so I just left him alone," he told the Courier Mail.

The acting police commissioner, Steve Gollschewski, said police had launched an investigation into the incident.

The veteran cop said people’s behaviour amazes him as no one knows “what people will do sometimes and what happens” later.&nbsp;

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“But I like to work out what’s actually happening. So let’s get to the facts. I don’t know what they are yet. Let the investigation run its course and we will work out where it goes from there," he said further.&nbsp;

Earlier, the local council warned people to stay away from storm water drains, pipes and manholes, describing them as “grates and pits” which could easily "trap someone".

The man, after being rescued, was taken to the Mater Hospital, for the treatment of abrasions and hypothermia.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

An Australian man in his 30s was freed from an underground drainage on Monday (Mar 25) after being trapped inside for 36 hours. The incident took place on Sunday, as per the man, on Castlebar Street in Brisbane.

An Australian man in his 30s was freed from an underground drainage on Monday (Mar 25) after being trapped inside for 36 hours. The incident took place on Sunday, as per the man, on Castlebar Street in Brisbane. He was released with the help of the firefighting unit of the area of Kangaroo Point stormwater drain at about 11:00 local time on March 25. He entered the drain on Saturday “while trying to retrieve his phone”, as per rescue authorities. As per local media, he tried to find an exit when being stuck, but couldn’t wade himself out of the drain water. Also Read | Duchess of York praises Princess Catherine's courage amid cancer battle It is also being reported that the man had been offered rescue on the weekend but turned it down before the same person returned again on Monday and called for help. James Lingwood, the passerby who helped the man by calling the authorities, told the Courier Mail newspaper that he first encountered the man on Sunday after hearing a voice “sort of yelling”. Eventually, the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services rescued the man which took only five minutes as they simply lifted the drain lid, allowing the man to climb out. Also Read | Microplastics found in soil dating back to ancient times, alarms archaeologists Lingwood said he looked into the drain and saw the man standing there, knee-deep in water, and offered to help, but he declined his offer. "He seemed to be okay, and he said he could get out where he got in so I just left him alone," he told the Courier Mail. The acting police commissioner, Steve Gollschewski, said police had launched an investigation into the incident. The veteran cop said people’s behaviour amazes him as no one knows “what people will do sometimes and what happens” later. Also Read | US announces sanctions against Chinese hackers for years-long cyber attack campaign “But I like to work out what’s actually happening. So let’s get to the facts. I don’t know what they are yet. Let the investigation run its course and we will work out where it goes from there," he said further. Earlier, the local council warned people to stay away from storm water drains, pipes and manholes, describing them as “grates and pits” which could easily "trap someone". The man, after being rescued, was taken to the Mater Hospital, for the treatment of abrasions and hypothermia. (With inputs from agencies)

Man stuck in drain, rescued after 36 hours from 'knee deep' stormwaters in Australia's Brisbane

During a heavy rainstorm in India's Hyderabad on Wednesday evening (Sept 27), a surprising and potentially dangerous sight emerged from an open drain in the city— that of a baby crocodile.

The reptile made its way out of the drain located in Chintal Basti, Khairatabad, which is in the heart of Hyderabad. This unexpected appearance sent shockwaves among local residents, who quickly alerted the authorities.

As the baby crocodile crawled out of the rapidly flowing drain, people contacted the police, who promptly informed the Forest Department.

The sighting occurred near a construction site for a bridge over the drain, attracting a significant crowd of curious onlookers. It is believed that the crocodile had been washed into the area due to the floodwaters.

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A four-hour-long operation ensued, involving the Forest Department, Disaster Response Force (DRF) teams, and the police.

With their combined efforts, they successfully captured the crocodile, ensuring its safety. Subsequently, the reptile was relocated to the Nehru Zoological Park within the city.

According to Forest Officer M Joji who spoke to IANS,&nbsp;the crocodile likely originated from Gandipet, situated approximately 25 kilometres&nbsp;upstream from the city.&nbsp;

Similar reports of crocodile sightings in the Musi River had been documented in the past, including an incident in September 2020 when a crocodile was spotted near Rajendra Nagar near Attapur. Unfortunately, despite the swift response from forest and police personnel, the crocodile managed to evade capture on that occasion.

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Osman Sagar, commonly known as Gandipet Lake, is more than a century old and features 15 gates that can be opened to release water into the Musi River. These lakes, Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, were constructed outside of the city following the devastating Musi River floods in Hyderabad in 1908. These reservoirs were built based on recommendations from the renowned engineer M Visweswaraya, with the aim of preventing future catastrophic flooding within the city.

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During a heavy rainstorm in India's Hyderabad on Wednesday evening (Sept 27), a surprising and potentially dangerous sight emerged from an open drain in the city— that of a baby crocodile.

During a heavy rainstorm in India's Hyderabad on Wednesday evening (Sept 27), a surprising and potentially dangerous sight emerged from an open drain in the city— that of a baby crocodile. The reptile made its way out of the drain located in Chintal Basti, Khairatabad, which is in the heart of Hyderabad. This unexpected appearance sent shockwaves among local residents, who quickly alerted the authorities. As the baby crocodile crawled out of the rapidly flowing drain, people contacted the police, who promptly informed the Forest Department. The sighting occurred near a construction site for a bridge over the drain, attracting a significant crowd of curious onlookers. It is believed that the crocodile had been washed into the area due to the floodwaters. Watch the video here: The #Crocodile which created panic at the #ChintalBasti, in #Khairatabad area was rescued, which was spotted near nala, after heavy rains. Police personnel and the DRF team helped the forest dept, to rescue the #reptile.#HyderabadRains #Hyderabad #wildlife https://t.co/fFMHR1V0Tn pic.twitter.com/llz4vknTyx — Surya Reddy (@jsuryareddy) September 27, 2023 × Four-hour-long rescue operation A four-hour-long operation ensued, involving the Forest Department, Disaster Response Force (DRF) teams, and the police. With their combined efforts, they successfully captured the crocodile, ensuring its safety. Subsequently, the reptile was relocated to the Nehru Zoological Park within the city. According to Forest Officer M Joji who spoke to IANS, the crocodile likely originated from Gandipet, situated approximately 25 kilometres upstream from the city. Similar reports of crocodile sightings in the Musi River had been documented in the past, including an incident in September 2020 when a crocodile was spotted near Rajendra Nagar near Attapur. Unfortunately, despite the swift response from forest and police personnel, the crocodile managed to evade capture on that occasion. Also read | WATCH: 10-year-old Malaysian girl arranges chessboard in seconds while blindfolded, sets world record Osman Sagar, commonly known as Gandipet Lake, is more than a century old and features 15 gates that can be opened to release water into the Musi River. These lakes, Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, were constructed outside of the city following the devastating Musi River floods in Hyderabad in 1908. These reservoirs were built based on recommendations from the renowned engineer M Visweswaraya, with the aim of preventing future catastrophic flooding within the city. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Surprise guest! Baby crocodile crawls out of open drain during downpour in India. Watch

The National President of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, Dr Innocent Orji has revealed that Nigeria has lost about 2800 resident doctors over a period of two years. WION’s Louisa Olaniyi explains more.

Brain drain: Nigeria lost 2,800 resident doctors in 2 years

In a shocking incident, a woman in Odisha delivered a baby girl in an unused drain after being denied entry in a hospital, reports said on Saturday.&nbsp;

The 30-year-old woman had to resort to giving birth in the hospital&#39;s drain after being denied assistance for not having the right documents.&nbsp;

The women had gone to the hospital to visit her ailing husband and started having labour pains and asked the nurse there for a check-up, she was asked to furnish her Mamata Yojana beneficiary card and other documents, which she was not carrying at the time.&nbsp;

The hospital, Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital, later admitted the mother after she lay unattended for almost an hour, reports said.&nbsp;

When contacted, Koraput chief district medical officer Lalit Mohan Rath denied the allegations, terming them &#39;baseless&#39;. 
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On Friday morning, the women had felt labour pains and visited the gynaecology ward but the staff allegedly refused to admit her

In a shocking incident, a woman in Odisha delivered a baby girl in an unused drain after being denied entry in a hospital, reports said on Saturday. The 30-year-old woman had to resort to giving birth in the hospital's drain after being denied assistance for not having the right documents. The women had gone to the hospital to visit her ailing husband and started having labour pains and asked the nurse there for a check-up, she was asked to furnish her Mamata Yojana beneficiary card and other documents, which she was not carrying at the time. The hospital, Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital, later admitted the mother after she lay unattended for almost an hour, reports said. When contacted, Koraput chief district medical officer Lalit Mohan Rath denied the allegations, terming them 'baseless'.

Denied hospital admission, Odisha woman gives birth in drain

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