Daijiworld Media Network - Karkala (SP)

Karkala, Apr 21: A boy who tried to act like hanging himself and take a selfie of the scene, faced imminent danger to his life. With the timely help of his friend however, he was saved. He is recovering in a hospital.

The boy who made this attempt is from Konkanarabettu in Kabbinale village near Hebri. His friend was present when the boy made a noose from the rope, stood on stool, inserted his neck into the noose, and acted like hanging. Before he could click the selfie, the stool slipped from under his feet, and the noose got tightened around his neck. His friend immediately alerted the family members of the boy. He was then brought down and rushed to a private hospital at Hebri.

After initial care, the boy was shifted to a hospital at Manipal. It is gathered that he is recovering there. Damodar Nayak, a local entrepreneur, helped the family to rush the boy to the hospital without delay.