Beltangady: A 20-year-old youth sustained severe injuries to his leg after a firecracker exploded close to him while he was bursting crackers in the courtyard of his house at Pornkanda near Malebettu in Koyyur village of Beltangady taluk on the evening of November 9.
The injured youth has been identified as Likesh Gowda, son of Krishnappa Gowda, a resident of the area.
According to sources, the incident occurred when Likesh was bursting firecrackers in the courtyard of his house. During the activity, a minor misjudgement reportedly caused one of the firecrackers to explode too close to his leg.
The explosion resulted in severe injuries, leaving him in need of immediate medical attention.
Shifted from Ujire to Mangaluru for treatment
Following the incident, family members and friends rushed Likesh to a private hospital in Ujire for initial treatment.
However, considering the severity of his injuries, doctors and those accompanying him arranged for his transfer to a hospital in Mangaluru for advanced medical care.
He was shifted to Mangaluru, where further treatment was required, sources said.
Incident highlights firecracker safety concerns
The incident has once again drawn attention to the risks associated with bursting firecrackers, particularly when adequate precautions are not taken.
Firecrackers can cause serious injuries when they explode unexpectedly or are ignited too close to the body. Even a brief miscalculation while handling them can result in burns, wounds and other serious injuries.
The incident occurred at the youth’s residence during firecracker celebrations, underscoring the importance of maintaining a safe distance while lighting crackers and avoiding direct handling of fireworks after ignition.
Likesh’s family and friends acted promptly in taking him to the hospital, first in Ujire and subsequently to Mangaluru for specialised treatment.
Further details about his condition were not immediately available.