Three drown, two missing while bathing in rivers
Posted by Editor on January 16, 2022 - 8:35 am
Three persons drowned and two boys aged 10 and 16 have gone missing while bathing in rivers in Siripagama and Koslanda yesterday (January 15).
Police said a 10-year-old child had gone missing while two others aged 22 and 40 had drowned when they were bathing at Kalu Ganga in Siripagama yesterday.
The victims were identified as residents of Anguruwathota.
Police said a 16-year-old boy who was bathing in Makaldeniya River in Koslanda was among those who had drowned yesterday.
The boy was rescued by area residents and was admitted to Koslanda hospital where he passed away.
Furthermore, a 54-year-old is reported missing after drowning in a stream in Sevanagala.
He was part of a group of pilgrims returning from Kataragama.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Grade 5 scholarship exam today at 2,849 centres across Sri Lanka September 15, 2024
- Alex Marshall warns of corruption threats in local T20 leagues September 14, 2024
- IMF to resume Sri Lanka program discussions following Presidential Election September 14, 2024
- Sri Lanka to lift motor vehicle import ban in phases starting October 2024 September 14, 2024
- Sri Lanka government proposes personal income tax relief September 13, 2024
