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9-Year-Old Boy Recovered Dead After 39-Hour Borewell Rescue in Phalodi, Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jodhpur
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM
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A nine‑year‑old boy who fell into an open borewell in Phalodi, Rajasthan, was retrieved dead after a 39‑hour rescue effort.
A nine‑year‑old boy from the village of Phalodi in Rajasthan slipped into an uncovered borewell on a rainy day. Emergency teams from the district administration, along with local volunteers, launched a rescue operation that lasted for 39 hours.
Rescuers worked through the night, using ropes, ladders and drilling equipment to reach the child. At approximately 3:30 a.m., the boy's body was finally brought to the surface, confirming his death.
The tragic outcome has plunged the close‑knit community into deep sorrow, with villagers gathering at the site to mourn. Local authorities have announced a review of safety measures around open borewells to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Rescuers worked through the night, using ropes, ladders and drilling equipment to reach the child. At approximately 3:30 a.m., the boy's body was finally brought to the surface, confirming his death.
The tragic outcome has plunged the close‑knit community into deep sorrow, with villagers gathering at the site to mourn. Local authorities have announced a review of safety measures around open borewells to prevent similar incidents in the future.