COAST GUARD RESCUED A LOCAL FROM DROWNING

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post, Pasikuda beach saved a local during a successful rescue attempt on 21^st November 2022.

A 64-year-old local lady was rescued by Coast Guard rescuers at Pasikuda lifesaving post whilst drowning at sea. The expeditious response by skilled Sri Lanka Coast Guard life savers managed to bring back hope for this drowning female.A 64-year-old local lady was rescued by Coast Guard rescuers at Pasikuda lifesaving post whilst drowning at sea. The expeditious response by skilled Sri Lanka Coast Guard life savers managed to bring back hope for this drowning female.

Up to now, Sri Lanka Coast Guard life savers have rescued a total of 1779 invaluable lives including 765 foreigners in a number of successful rescue attempts around the country.