Gokarna (Karnataka), July 12 -- A 40-year-old Russian national and her two young daughters were rescued from a cave deep in the forest atop Ramatirtha Hill in Gokarna, where they had been living in isolation, media reports said.

The discovery was made during a routine patrol by local police on July 9, according to an NDTV report.

Inspector Sridhar SR and his team from the Gokarna Police Station were surveying the hill area, known for its landslide risks and dangerous wildlife, when they noticed activity near a cave.

Kutina told police she had left Goa and chosen to settle in the forest for spiritual reasons, seeking solitude for meditation and prayer.

Despite her intent, authorities were alarmed by the unsafe surroundings, particularl...