Stray Dog Snatch Causes Fatal Accident in Coimbatore, 22-Year-Old Dies

• A. Akash Kumar (22) died in Coimbatore after a stray dog snatched a bag of chicken waste from his scooter, causing a fatal fall.
• The incident occurred Saturday night around 11:30 PM in Telugu Palayam, Coimbatore, while Akash and his friend Mathan Kumar were disposing of waste.
• Mathan Kumar, driving the scooter, lost balance when the dog lunged for the bag, leading to both falling and Akash sustaining severe injuries.
• Akash Kumar was rushed to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital but was declared dead due to injuries and internal trauma from the fall.
• Police are investigating the accident, which highlights the serious issue of stray animals and open waste disposal in urban areas.

Why It Matters: A stray dog's act led to a young man's death, exposing urban stray animal dangers.