Odisha boy, 14, fights off wild boar in canal; rescued after fierce struggle

A 14-year-old boy in Odisha's Cuttack found himself in a terrifying struggle with a wild boar after it attacked him while he was bathing in the canal.Odisha boy fights off wild boar A 14-year-old boy in Odisha’s Cuttack showed remarkable courage when he fought off a wild boar after it attacked him inside a canal on Tuesday.Suman Behera found himself in a terrifying struggle with the animal after it attacked him while he was bathing in the canal.When the rescue team reached the spot following an emergency call, they were met with an extraordinary sight. The boy had tightly grabbed hold of the wild boar and was struggling to defend himself against the animal.The rescuers quickly intervened and managed to separate Suman from the boar, bringing the encounter to an end. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.Suman sustained injuries in the attack and was immediately taken to a hospital for medical treatment. The dramatic rescue left the teenager safe but injured after what could have been a far more serious encounter with the wild animal.- Ends(With inputs from Ajaya Kumar Nath)Published On: Aug 26, 2026 13:34 IST