2 fishermen dead, 4 critical after consuming unknown liquid at sea
June 29, 2024 02:52 pm
Two of the six crew members of a fishing vessel that set out from Tangalle have died, and the remaining four are in critical condition after consuming the contents of a bottle they found floating in the sea, assuming it was liquor.
The incident has reportedly occurred while the boat was around 320 nautical miles (592.64 km) off the coast of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Navy Spokesperson said the vessel is being towed back to land with the help of another craft.