Another day and another Indian dies in Canada. The spiking rate of Indians in the North American country, succumbing to violence, targeted attack and other unforeseen circumstances has raised serious concerns. In the latest tragic incident, a 27-year-old young man Hrishikesh Koloth who hailed from Keralam has been killed in a rare black bear attack. The incident took place while Hrishikesh Koloth was working at a remote Uranium exploration site in Canada’s Northern Saskatchewan region.
Hrishikesh Koloth was a trained mixed martial arts expert who was initially trained in India and then in Canada. He had moved to Canada to achieve his dream of fighting in the UFC championship and about to commence his coaching in Vancouver. Hrishikiesh Koloth was also working at the Zoo Bay Property as a technician on contract basis, which was operated by Vancouver based Uranium X discovery Corp.
The black bear attack took place on May 8 while Hrishikesh Koloth was working in the site near Nordbye Lake, about 850 kms northeast of Saskatoon. To realise his UFC dream Hrishikesh Koloth had moved to Canada three years ago and was living in Penticton, British Columbia along with his elder brother Arjun Koloth. According to his brother, Hrishikesh had moved to Canada with a clear goal and strong ambition. He was trained in martial arts from Skoden Martial Arts in Penticton. He was also set to begin his work as a boxing coach in Vancouver from June.
“That was his dream. That’s why he came here…He wanted to fight in the UFC”, Hrishikesh’s brother told media outlets. He further described Hrishikesh as humble, hard working and fearless who was striving to realise his goals in Canada. He was aiming to fulfill the purpose with which he shifted to Canada. “He’s not scared of anything. Two days notice before a fight? Doesn’t matter. Opponent heavier than him? Doesn’t matter. Win or lose, he just wanted to fight”, Arjun Koloth further explained his brother’s passion and bravery. Hrishikesh Koloth’s brother and family in Kerala said that he has to be remembered for his fighting spirit and determination towards the goal.
As per the Canadian authorities and the wildlife officials, a civilian at the Uranium exploration site shot the black bear post the attack on Hrishikesh Koloth. The bear has been shifted to the veterinary Medicine to examine its health, body condition and other details in order to understand what might have triggered the attack on the man. At this time of the year, bears usually emerge from hibernation and are often hungry. Thus, they travel longer distances in search of food because berries and vegetation are not easily available, Canadian wildlife officials further added.
