German national drowns in Hikkaduwa
Posted by Editor on January 22, 2012 - 10:15 am
A German tourist drowned last evening (January 21) while swimming in the ocean off the Hikkaduwa beach. The Hikkaduwa police stated that the victim died after being admitted to the Karapitiya hospital.
The victim was 72 years old and was staying at a hotel in the Wewala area in Hikkaduwa.
Police stated that further investigations will be conducted into the incident.
Courtesy: Ada Derana
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How Sad! Don’t they have a society of Life savers around the place? Wasn’t there atleast a single boat to rescue him.Really pathetic.