• A Russian woman and her two daughters were found living in a cave in Karnataka, India.
• Authorities plan to repatriate them for overstaying their visa.
• Kutina describes their life in the cave as peaceful and fulfilling.
• The story raises concerns regarding their safety in the snake-infested forest.
• Details reveal Kutina's complex history and her desire to live in nature.

Police in India’s southern Karnataka state discovered a Russian woman, Nina Kutina, 40, and her two daughters, aged six and four, living in isolation within a remote cave during a routine patrol on July 9. Authorities reported that the family had been residing there for over a week, having been found at Ramatirtha Hill, a popular tourist attraction. Kutina is currently facing deportation for overstaying her visa and has been placed in a detention facility with her children, according to SCMP and LA Times.

Pushed to explain their lifestyle choice, Kutina has stated that living in the cave allowed her and her daughters to find happiness and connection with nature, declaring “nature gives good health.” Despite the adversities surrounding their situation, including being located in a snake-infested forest, she insists their living conditions were safe and satisfactory, as she maintained a routine of meditation and worship. Police officer Sridhar S.R., who interacted with the family, quoted her belief that “it is nothing but her love for adventure that brought her here,” according to BBC and CBS News.

Upon discovery, Kutina and her daughters appeared to have made a modest yet comfortable home in the cave, decorated with pictures of Hindu deities and makeshift curtains. Responding to inquiries, Kutina mentioned spending her time painting, singing, and reading books, emphasizing a life she regarded as peaceful. The local police, however, noted the dangers of living in such remote conditions due to the presence of wild wildlife in the region, stating that Kutina's choice to stay in the cave posed significant safety risks to her children, according to information from SCMP and CBS News.

Detailed investigations have revealed that Kutina has lived a nomadic lifestyle for many years, reportedly having traveled through numerous countries. She made claims during her interviews that she had lost a son in a tragic accident, contributing to her choice to live away from conventional society. According to police, her past visa information indicated she had previously overstayed her welcome in India, but specifics about her circumstances leading to their current living conditions remain unclear, as outlined by LA Times and BBC.