Puttur: A couple accidentally fell into their well and were rescued by Puttur fire personnel in Madavu near Kayyuru village in Puttur taluk on Monday. Sunanda, who went to draw water, accidentally fell into the well which was around 60-ft-deep and filled with water up to 20 ft.

Her husband Sadashiva Rai, on hearing her cries, rushed to her rescue. But he ended up being trapped in the well. Fire personnel, who were alerted by neighbours, rushed to the spot and rescued the couple who were found clinging onto the rope. The personnel were led by V Sundar.