Live bird found inside dead man

Man dies of asphyxiation; live bird found in throat during autopsy in India.

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A 35-year-old man from Chhattisgarh, India, was found to have a live chick lodged in his throat during an autopsy, raising questions about an alleged fertility ritual.

Anand Yadav collapsed at his home after experiencing dizziness and fainting shortly after taking a bath. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, he could not be revived. Doctors were initially uncertain about the cause of death until an autopsy revealed the presence of a live chick, measuring approximately 20 cm, in his throat.

"The chick had obstructed his airway and food passage, leading to asphyxiation," said Dr. Santu Bag, who conducted the autopsy. "This is the first time I have encountered such a case in my career," added Dr. Bag, who has performed over 15,000 autopsies.

Local residents claim Yadav had been consulting a tantrik (occultist) for assistance with infertility issues. They suspect that swallowing the chick was part of a ritual designed to enhance his chances of becoming a father.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding Yadav's death but have yet to confirm the details of the alleged ritual.