HYDERABAD: In a heroic act that has earned widespread praise across Tamil Nadu, a young man named Kannan bravely rescued a schoolboy from electrocution after the child came into contact with a live wire while walking through rainwater in Arambakkam.
The incident occurred while the boy was returning home from school and stepped into stagnant rainwater that had become electrically charged due to a fallen power line. He began convulsing and struggling for life in full public view.
While many passersby hesitated to intervene out of fear, Kannan stepped forward without hesitation and risked his own life to save the boy. His courageous action prevented what could have been a tragic loss of life.
The video of the rescue quickly circulated on social media, prompting an outpouring of admiration and gratitude for Kannan’s bravery. He is being hailed as a real-life hero across Tamil Nadu.