COAST GUARD RESCUED A MALE FROM DROWNING AT MT LAVINIA BEACH

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post, Mt Lavinia beach saved a male during a successful rescue attempt on 02^nd October 2022.

A 27 years old male, resident of the Mt Lavinia area was rescued by Coast Guard rescuers at Mt Lavinia beach whilst drowning and dragging away by currents near Mt Lavinia beach.

The swift responses by skilled lifesavers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard managed to bring back hope for this drowning person despite the heavy current prevailing in the area.

So far, Sri Lanka Coast Guard lifesavers have rescued a total of 1755 invaluable lives including 756 foreigners in a number of successful rescue attempts.