In Karnataka’s Davanagere, a 21-year-old tragically lost his life while attempting to avoid colliding with a stray dog. The incident occurred in Bhadravathi, a taluk in Shivamogga district, on November 16, resulting in Tippesh succumbing to severe head injuries.
In a poignant turn of events reminiscent of a storybook, the stray dog involved later appeared at Tippesh’s home. According to a report by The Times of India, the dog approached the victim’s mother and, in a seemingly expressive manner, rested its head on her hand, conveying a sense of grief over her son’s untimely death.
Yashodamma, Tippesh’s mother, shared her experience with the dog’s apparent expression of sorrow. She recounted, “The dog tried to approach our house after the funeral, but other strays in the area fought it off. It finally entered the house after a few days and rested its head on my hand. We felt the dog was trying to convey grief over Tippesh’s death. It is now living with us.”
A relative of Tippesh provided additional details, mentioning that the dog had followed the vehicle carrying Tippesh’s body for approximately 8 km, all the way home from the accident site. The canine even remained present during the funeral near the house. The dog entered the house three days later and sought comfort with Tippesh’s mother.
Tippesh’s sister, Chandana, expressed understanding and compassion, stating they harbor no resentment toward the dog. She acknowledged that the incident was an accident, leading to the unfortunate loss of their brother.