COAST GUARD RESCUED A FOREIGNER AT RISK OF DROWNING

The Life Savers attached to Coast Guard Life Saving Post, Mirissa rescued a Ukrainian male, during successful rescue attempt on 22^nd February 2022. A 31 years old Ukrainian male, was rescued whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Mirissa beach. Victim was transferred to District General Hospital Matara by Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service to provide further medical care.

So far, Sri Lanka Coast Guard life savers have rescued a total of 1664 invaluable lives including 726 foreigners in a number of successful rescue attempts.