Sri Lanka Police lifeguards rescue 43-year-old man swept out to sea at Madiha Beach
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A 43-year-old man was rescued by Sri Lanka Police lifeguards after he was caught in a current and swept out to sea while swimming at Madiha Beach in Matara on August 14, 2026.
The incident occurred in the evening within the Matara Police Division.
The man was rescued by officers of the Sri Lanka Police Lifeguard Unit who were on lifesaving duty at Polhena Beach.
The rescue team included Chief Inspector of Police Udayanga, Police Sergeant 72164 Manjula, Police Constable 16928 Bandara, Police Constable 99558 Sandaruwan and Police Constable 106516 Bandara.
After bringing the man to safety, the officers provided him with first aid before he was sent to Matara Hospital for further treatment.
Police said the rescued man is a 43-year-old resident of the Matara area.