Thane: Fisherman’s hand saved from amputation after rare eel fish bite in Uttan

Sandip, who has spent decades fishing off the rocky shores of Uttan Beach in Bhayander, was bitten by an eel fish while handling his catch. The fish slipped from his grip and bit him twice on his left wrist, causing deep cuts and heavy bleeding

A 42-year-old fisherman from Uttan, Sandip Bhoir (name changed), had a miraculous escape after doctors at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road , saved his hand from amputation following a rare and severe eel fish bite.

The fisherman's injured arm. PIC VIA VINOD KUMAR MENON Read More

Sandip, who has spent decades fishing off the rocky shores of Uttan Beach in Bhayander, was bitten by an eel fish while handling his catch. The fish slipped from his grip and bit him twice on his left wrist, causing deep cuts and heavy bleeding. Fellow fishermen trie