In a surprising twist, police in Karnataka, India, have uncovered a Russian woman, Nina Kutina, living in a cave with her two daughters aged five and six. The family was found on July 9, while officers conducted routine patrols in the Gokarna forest area, popular among tourists, especially foreigners.
Kutin's lifestyle choice has raised questions, as authorities reveal that she and her children possess no valid documentation to reside in India. Currently, they are housed in a detention center in Bengaluru, awaiting deportation. Kutina defended her unconventional lifestyle in interviews, expressing happiness in nature, asserting that “nature gives good health.”
The cave dwelling, adorned with colorful saris and meager possessions like mats and groceries, caught the officers’ attention during their rounds. They discovered Kutina and her daughters settled comfortably inside, although the cave was leaking and potentially hazardous due to nearby wildlife.
Authorities have begun tracing Kutina’s past, revealing she claims to have not lived in Russia for the last 15 years, traveling across several countries. Following the rescue, they also contacted the girls' father, Dror Goldstein, an Israeli businessman, who expressed intent to gain custody and prevent deportation.
Despite living in a cave, Kutina remarked that her daughters thrived in nature, enjoying various activities and emphasizing that they perceived dangers like snakes as “friends.” While grappling with the realities of her situation, her claims about happiness contrast starkly with her current confines at the detention center, where she described conditions as unpleasant.
Intrigue continues to grow around Kutina's story as authorities work to clarify her legal status and the logistics of her repatriation, while she longs for a return to the lifestyle she claimed brought joy and health to her family.
