SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUED TWO FOREIGNERS FROM DROWNING

The prompt and skilled action of the SLCG rescuers, who were stationed at the lifesaving post, resulted in the successful rescue of the victims despite unexpected waves and currents in the area.

The Lifesavers attached to Sri Lanka Coast Guard Lifesaving Post Mirissa public beach saved two foreigners during a successful rescue attempt on 20^th May 2023. At the Mirissa public beach, two Egyptian males aged 23 years old who were at risk of drowning and being pulled away by currents were rescued by the Coast Guard rescuers stationed at the lifesaving post.

In 2023, the SLCG Lifeguards at 16 different life-saving posts around the country have saved 94 lives, including 49 foreigners, in various rescue operations.