In a deeply distressing incident, an 11-year-old boy, Shreyanshu Krishna Pendam, lost his life after being bitten by a cat while playing with friends in Ukhali village, Nashik. The shocking incident unfolded on Saturday evening, leaving the community in mourning.
Pendam was engrossed in playful activities with his friends when a sudden and unexpected attack by a cat resulted in a bite to his leg. Following the incident, Shreyanshu returned home and recounted the distressing encounter to his mother. Shortly thereafter, he began experiencing nausea and vomiting. Concerned for his well-being, his parents rushed him to Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, where, tragically, doctors pronounced him brought dead.
The police were notified, and a case of sudden death was registered. The body was subsequently transferred to AIIMS Hospital for a detailed post-mortem examination. Authorities await the post-mortem report to shed light on the exact cause of Pendam’s untimely demise.
This rare case of fatality due to a cat bite has left the community and medical experts perplexed. While cat bites are generally considered minor injuries, complications arising from damage to blood vessels in vital organs can potentially lead to severe consequences, as witnessed in this tragic incident.
Medical professionals are exploring various possibilities, including the potential entry of vomit into the respiratory tract, resulting in choking and subsequent death. Alternatively, the involvement of a venomous animal cannot be ruled out, and further investigations will be crucial in understanding the precise circumstances surrounding Shreyanshu Krishna Pendam’s demise.
