Distressed migrant labourer rescued after climbing tree in Mangaluru

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, January 27, 2026: Kadri police rescued a distressed man who had climbed a tree after being left without a job and abandoned by the friend who had brought him to the city.

Mangaluru, January 26: An incident involving a migrant labourer who climbed a tree in distress was reported in the city on Monday afternoon. The man, who had come to Mangaluru from a distant place in search of work along with a friend, found himself without a job and abandoned by the same friend, leaving him mentally shattered.

The incident occurred at Karangalpady, where the man climbed a large tree and sat there in despair. He was later rescued by Kadri police and admitted to hospital. The individual has been identified as Bhima (24), a native of Bagalkot district.

Bhima had arrived in Mangaluru a few days ago from Bagalkot with a friend in search of employment. However, he failed to find suitable work, and his companion suddenly went missing. Deeply distressed by the situation, Bhima climbed a large peepal tree at Karangalpady and remained there.

Local residents noticed him sitting on the tree for nearly one-and-a-half hours and alerted Kadri police. The police, along with fire and emergency services personnel, rushed to the spot and eventually succeeded in persuading Bhima to come down safely. He was later shifted to Wenlock Hospital for treatment.