Wed Dec 04 05:10:39 UTC 2024: **Near Miss During Indian Navy Rehearsal in Puri**
PURI, ODISHA – A major accident was narrowly avoided during a rehearsal for the Indian Navy Day celebrations in Puri, Odisha on Saturday. While preparing for the first-ever Navy Day celebrations to be held on the Puri coast, a bird flew dangerously close to Navy helicopters and aircraft during a midday practice run. Pilots reacted swiftly, averting a collision.
The incident has raised concerns among locals about the lack of preventative measures to deter birds from the area. Residents believe that stricter measures, such as removing food scraps and waste from the coastline in the days leading up to the event, are crucial to prevent similar incidents. The Indian Navy and the Odisha state government are jointly organizing the event.
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