Chennai: A 45-12 months-aged man died even though climbing Velliangiri hills in Coimbatore to present prayers at the Lord Shiva temple situated atop the hill, Coimbatore Forest Section explained in a assertion on Monday.
The tragic incident experienced transpired on Sunday, in accordance to the assertion. The deceased, identified as Punniyakodi, was a resident of Ponneri Taluk in Tirvallur district.
In accordance to the officials, he was climbing the hill along with a group of devotees and suddenly, he felt uneasy and nauseous.
The police explained that Punniyakodi was introduced down to the Boulavampatti Main Health Centre, however, prior to remaining administered initially support, he died.
This is the ninth described death of this time for the duration of the trek on the Velliangiri hills.
Earlier, responding to the situation, Coimbatore Forest officers advised folks with medical situations like coronary heart ailments, diabetic issues, breathlessness, and being overweight, as properly as aged people, to not climb Velliangiri hills.
In addition to this, the devotees are also recommended to have a finish health-related test-up and physical fitness take a look at before endeavor the Velliangiri temple trek.
The trek commences in February and proceeds until late May possibly. It is believed that the idol of Lord Shiva at the top rated of the hill was ‘Swayambhu’ or appeared on its very own.