Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- In a remarkable display of courage reminiscent of the legendary Savitri, a woman in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district risked her life to save her husband from a bear attack.

The incident occurred at Kodipasha Bhalianala village under Karanjia police limits. Malde Soren and his wife, Lili Soren, had ventured into a nearby forest to collect leaves when they unexpectedly encountered a group of six bears.

According to reports, one of the bears suddenly attacked Malde, leaving him struggling to defend himself. As the situation turned critical, Lili sprang into action. Armed with a stick, she fearlessly confronted the animals and repeatedly struck them in an attempt to rescue her husband. Her brave intervention forced the b...