Police officer rescues young woman from Mahaweli river
Posted by Editor on April 11, 2025 - 9:00 am
A young woman was rescued from the Mahaweli River by a police officer after she fell from the Katugastota bridge yesterday afternoon (April 10).
According to police, the woman, a 21-year-old resident of the Katugastota area, had fallen into the river when area residents quickly informed a nearby police officer.
Police Constable Herath (No. 103984), who was on traffic duty close to the bridge at the time, immediately jumped into the river and managed to rescue the young woman.
She was later admitted to the Katugastota Hospital for further treatment.
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A brave Police Officer who did his duty and should be commended.
That’s a rare noble deed by the Traffic Police Officer who went above his duty.
Hope he will be commended and also, his deed publicised in the Police Newsletter.