K'taka: Snake catcher Manu dies in accident

Madikeri, May 3: A 27-year-old youth known as Snake Manu, as he used to catch snakes that sneaked into homes and then left them in the forest as a hobby, died in a motor bike accident near Srimangala in this district last night.

Police said Chettangada Manu Muthanna, also a Karate black belt, was riding pillion with a friend and was thrown off when the two-wheeler rammed into a car while trying to overtake.

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