TWO DROWNING PERSONS PULLED FROM GOPALPURAM SEA

Lifesavers of Sri Lanka Coast Guard attached to Lifesaving Pont Gopalpuram, Nilaveli in the Eastern Region pulled 2 persons who were drowning in the seas off Gopalpuram beach yesterday (24 December). They were residents of Badulla and Dehiovita aged 25 and 27. The Coast Guard lifesaving team promptly responded to the emergency situation and rescued the two who were swept out to sea while bathing. Subsequently, the victims were safely brought to the shore by the Coast Guard personnel.