Six swept out to sea rescued at Kirinda
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on July 30, 2012 - 10:25 am
Six persons swept away by strong currents while swimming in the sea near the Kirinda beach were rescued by a team of lifeguards.
The group was on their way to Kataragama on a pilgrimage from Buttala.
The rescued drowning victims were admitted to the Kirinda Hospital for further treatment.
Courtesy: Ada Derana
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