Two Indian nationals rescued from drowning at Mirissa Beach
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Newswire and Ada Derana report that two Indian nationals were rescued from drowning at or off Mirissa Beach. Newswire says the incident happened on Saturday, the 31st, while the men, aged 28 and 29, were bathing.
Newswire reports that strong sea currents swept the men away from the shore. Officers from the Kotawila Police Life Saving Unit carried out the rescue and brought both men to safety, according to Newswire.
Newswire identifies the rescuers as Sub-Inspector Mendis and Police Constables Mayura, Dissanayake, Deshan, Kahawatta and Hasanka. Newswire says the tourists received first aid after the rescue and that Kotawila Police are conducting further investigations.
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Earlier coverage
Reports on the same subject from the months before this story.
- Newswire · Police lifeguards rescue two foreign nationals from drowning in Mirissa
- Rupavahini News · උණාකූරුව වෙරළ තීරයේ ඛේදවාචකය
- Ada Derana · Two Indian nationals rescued from drowning off Mirissa Beach