A missing housewife was dramatically rescued from the top of a tamarind tree the morning after she was reported missing in Ulipur upazila of Kurigram district, drawing a large crowd of onlookers and prompting a swift response from the fire service.
The incident occurred in the Gorai Anandabazar area, where the woman, wife of Md Abu Sayeed, had reportedly gone missing around 10:00 pm on Tuesday night. According to family members, she left home in the evening and did not return, triggering immediate concern. Relatives and neighbours searched multiple nearby locations throughout the night but were unable to trace her whereabouts.
The situation took an unexpected turn on Wednesday morning when local residents spotted her on the upper branches of a tall tamarind tree near a pond in the same locality. Witnesses described seeing her sitting and occasionally lying on the branches, at times appearing to consume something while remaining perched at a considerable height above the ground.
As news of the unusual sight spread quickly, a large crowd gathered at the scene, leading to a tense and curious atmosphere in the area. The growing number of spectators prompted concerns over safety and prompted the involvement of the fire service.
A rescue team from the Ulipur Fire Service station arrived shortly afterwards. However, initial attempts to persuade the woman to descend were unsuccessful. Witnesses reported that she appeared distressed and at one point threatened to jump into the water below, complicating the rescue effort.
Fire service personnel eventually employed a cautious and coordinated approach, maintaining communication with the woman while positioning themselves for a safe retrieval. After careful negotiation and tactical handling, the team succeeded in bringing her down safely from the tree without any reported physical harm during the descent.
Her physical and mental condition following the incident was not immediately confirmed, and she was handed over to her family after the rescue operation. Local authorities have not yet provided further details regarding the circumstances that led her to climb the tree.
Timeline of Events
| Time/Period | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday ~10:00 pm | Woman reported missing from home |
| Night hours | Family and locals conduct search operations |
| Wednesday morning | Woman spotted on tamarind tree near pond |
| Shortly after | Large crowd gathers at scene |
| Morning | Fire service arrives and begins rescue attempt |
| Later | Woman safely brought down and returned to family |
