Monkey Grabs Infant From Mother’s Arms, Throws Her Into Well, Baby Floats to Safety (Image: Canva)
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Moneycontrol24-01-2026, 11:30

Diaper Saves Baby Thrown into Well by Monkey in Chhattisgarh

  • A 20-day-old baby was snatched by a monkey from her mother's arms in Seoni village, Chhattisgarh.
  • The monkey threw the infant into a well, but her diaper trapped air, keeping her afloat for nearly ten minutes.
  • Villagers quickly rescued the baby from the well using a bucket and rope.
  • Rajeshwari Rathore, a nurse, performed CPR on the unresponsive infant, saving her life.
  • The baby is now stable in the hospital, and the incident has raised concerns about wildlife safety in villages.

Why It Matters: A baby survived a monkey attack and well fall thanks to her diaper and a nurse's quick CPR.

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