Wed Dec 04 05:10:38 UTC 2024: **Near Miss at Indian Navy Rehearsals in Puri**
PURI, ODISHA – A near-fatal accident was narrowly avoided during Indian Navy rehearsals for Navy Day celebrations in Puri, Odisha. While conducting practice maneuvers on Saturday afternoon, a bird flew into the path of aircraft and helicopters. The pilots reacted swiftly, preventing a collision. The incident has raised concerns among locals about the need for stricter environmental controls in the area leading up to the event to deter birds. The Indian Navy and the Odisha state government are jointly organizing the Navy Day celebrations in Puri for the first time this year. The incident highlights the potential risks involved in large-scale air shows and underscores the importance of safety precautions. Local residents expressed concerns about the lack of measures to prevent birds from approaching the rehearsal area. They suggest that clearing away food sources and waste along the coastline in the days leading up to the event is crucial to mitigating such risks.
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