76‑Year‑Old Udupi Woman Saves Life, Proving Age Is No Barrier

On a crisp afternoon at the Udupi bus stand, a 76‑year‑old woman, known in the neighborhood as Mrs. R. Chandrasekhar, performed CPR on a collapsed man, averting a tragic death.

The incident unfolded when the elderly woman saw the victim collapse near the ticket counter. Without hesitation, she called emergency services, fetched an emergency kit, and began chest compressions, keeping the man’s circulatory system active until paramedics arrived.

Local officials applauded her swift response, noting that her actions prove a lifetime of experience can translate into lifesaving skills. The community has hailed her as a local hero, and her story has been shared widely across Udupi’s social media channels. Source: Google News – Manipal.