Yuthi the Superman
Yuthi is one of the young chaps from the Lisu tribe who was with us on our trip at Namdapha. He was helping us carry our luggage as we crossed the National park in over 10 days. The other Lisu men used to call him ‘Superman’ because he was the strongest one of the lot. He was also the happiest of the lot because on Dec 14th (today) was his wedding and he was really excited about that.
On the 4th day of our trip he fell ill and we decided to let him rest at the ’52 mile’ settlement where his cousin has a house and we moved on. Yuthi passed away last week because of Malaria. Infact 12 people died in the 52 mile settlement (which has 16 families) last year.
And here were we wimps trying to talk wildlife conservation to them.
Goddamnit!
So sorry to hear that Kalyan!
Really sorry. May his soul rest in peace.
Itz really sad to hear it.
Yes, some people leave behind an impact for life.
May Yuthi’s soul find peace. My thoughts are with his loved ones.
did all of them die of Malaria? that is too much in this day and age because it is preventable. As I have seen, in Karnataka, if there is an outbreak, there is a huge hue and cry at the concerned PHCs and taluks. If you have access to those communities can you build in some heath education about malaria prevention/early recognition there?
Feels really sad to hear this.
May his soul rest in peace.
Damn. Sorry to hear that.
Aww.. not good to hear.
irony of life
He had such an innocent smile.
May his soul rest in peace.
My condolences 🙁
I wasn’t prepared for this depressing moment from your Namdapha trip..:-( May his soul rest in peace.
:(((
That is a really depressing and unfortunate series of event…
🙁 When I was reading your post I thought the next thing you would tell us would be about his wedding!
Sad to hear that he passed away! 🙁
Lisu’s were not recognised by either India or Barma. Only recently they did get the citizenship for India, but still do not have ST status. They are cut off from mainland because of the National park and nearest PHC is 5 day walk away.
We have managed to pick a lisu and gave him basic medical training. But its still not enough.
Well Namdapha has a lot of wildlife and even more issues. Glad to have seen both sides of it.
Like ebony_nivory put it..I too was expecting this to be a congratulatory post for Yuthi..:-(
Awaiting your trip report
very poignant post about the realities of their world.
thank you for sharing. I’m sad about the loss of lives.
Oh my goodness…I had just posted on Shiva’s LJ about not feeling tragic at the death of people over 80. But for a young man like this, just because good medical care was not available, to die…that IS a tragedy.
What I like about you, Kalyan, is that you see the good and the bad…and never fail to describe it all, too.
Do you think any of Yuthi’s family would be able to see your post? Seeing the photo would be so comforting to them in their grief…
Thank you, for talking about the sad realities of life…and death.
Malara – a preventable death
Hearing of Malaria deaths really pains me and if somebody this young is dying of Malaria, it shows how much we value a human life, if we cannot grant such basic health access to somebody…..tch tch….
Prashanth
Really saddening ….
Anand
RIP, Yuthi. Hope you are reborn in a more civilised place.
disheartening …indeed.
> I wasn’t prepared for this depressing moment
Me too, I was thinking you were going to narrate some amusing anecdote seeing his smiling photo.
Very disheartening and a sad thing this is. May his soul rest in peace.
It’s very difficult to digest such a things, especially when you see the person with you so close and the very next moment he isn’t there. Sad to hear this 🙁
-Pramod Viswanath.
That was very sad to hear that people in our country still die of these curable diseases. But we proclaim ourselves as super powers and knowledge capital of the world. Shame on our Government.Kudos to the superman and may his soul rest in peace.
disease effecting tribes
Most of the tribes living remote used get less affected by these so called common disease, as they hardly got them at the 1st place. Due to modernization & more exposure to modern world they are delicate to even common flu.
Sad to hear about Yuthi.
Idetrorce
very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
Idetrorce
Well the world “Civilised” means diff for diff people. Maybe they feel what they have is civilised. 🙂
Re: Idetrorce
Agree with what ?
this comment is a bit off topic but i want you to know that your photography brings out a spiritual reaction in me…….i can take pretty good pix but yours touch the soul and almost make me weep they are so beautiful…..
Re: Idetrorce
This is a standard comment for Idetrorce. Exact same words on other journals…
Sad. I’m sure his fiance is heartbroken too. I hope she finds the right way to move on in her life. I have to think that these are not the people who need to learn about wildlife conservation. There are policy makers who set down rules that slowly become a way of life. They are also the ones that may make medical care available.
Harsh realities. What we value as life is fragile enough as it is. I wonder how the Lisus look at life and their place in it ?
So I’m curious – having seen the “other side” of the “wild” life… how do you justify your passion and your focus ? I know your heart has tugged at you for the betterment of the marginalized – the tribals, the people who are “leavers” (Ref: Danielle Quinn’s “Ishmael” – recommended reading), who live simply in simple cycles that include the earth in tangible ways.
So what is that keeps you focussed ? Or perhaps you are not and your needs are changing….
Curious.
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‘Yuthi’
His smile , your write-up & the way in which you presented the twist of the events…all is commendable. We were able to see Yuthi through you and share the feelings. Have senses a crying & concerned heart in you. God Bless you. Let me join hands with your colleagues in praying for Yuthi’s soul.
V!nod Nair
DEPRESSING
Was waiting for over a month to read about your Namdapha trip. As few ppl have menitoned, I thought you were gonna write about Yuthi’s wedding or wish him. Such an innocent smile, poor him. May God bless the departed soul and the give the strength to his family & the bride to overcome this grief and loss.
-Anand
hii kalyan
hey kalyan.
this is sanket from raipur which is in chattisgarh.
i only want to be a naturalist now.
i am an m b a already but the kind of jobs i have done in the last one year just dosent excite me.
please tell me how to go about it.
mail-sanketmaggu@yahoo.com
phone-9826107370
Lost between lines and thaughts.
I always feel we talk of Freedom & don’t have enough respect for the soldiers that defend it.
We talk of conservation of plants & animals in forests and forget little kids or helpless little animals on the streets.
We talk of chiranjeevi’s father’s death but no one sees how many Young lives are wasted like this.
Neither people nor Press covers these.
Much thanks to you for a slap on the face.
Keep your good work going.
Nice!
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Omg !! such a tragedy!
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