Balasubramaniam who was reportedly unwell, fell behind the group and lost his way
Forest officials said P Balasubramaniam, 57, from Podanur in the city had gone trekking with a group of people to Melmudi temple through Thadagam route on Saturday. However, Balasubramaniam, who was reportedly unwell, fell behind the group and lost his way. Following the alert, a team of forest personnel from Coimbatore forest range launched a search operation in the Melmudi hill terrain. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Coimbatore | Silver Rate in Coimbatore | Bank Holidays in Coimbatore | Public Holidays in Coimbatore | Coimbatore AQI | Weather in Coimbatore | Petrol Price in Coimbatore | Diesel Price in Coimbatore | CNG Price in Coimbatore | LPG Price in Coimbatore Stay updated with the latest Coimbatore news.
He was later sent home safely,” an official said. After completing the temple visit, the group returned to the foothills. He then contacted his wife on the phone and shared his location with her. When he did not return for several hours and his whereabouts remained unknown, his wife contacted the police control room and sought help. The team subsequently located Balasubramaniam and rescued him. Forest personnel brought him safely down to the foothills. “As he was exhausted, he was taken to Thadagam forest staff quarters and allowed to rest for some time. Download the TOI App.
Coimbatore: Forest department personnel rescued a man who was stranded in Melmudi forest area near Thadagam after losing his way while returning from a temple on Saturday.