Koraput: A journalist displayed exemplary courage in saving the life of a woman who was suffering from fever but was unable to get proper treatment as she had to cross a river to reach the nearest hospital .
Reportedly, a young journalist Gopal Dangri had gone to Patarangani under Haradaguda gram panchayat in Koraput district to collect news when he came to know about the plight of the woman.
Gopal immediately with the help of her family members carried her across the river on his shoulders. She was later admitted to Borigumma Community Health Centre.
Villagers have alleged that the construction of a bridge on the river has been going on for more than three years. The locals have to risk their lives to cross the river in case of an emergency.