Indian couple drown at Kirinda Beach
June 5, 2024 11:47 am
A foreign national couple reportedly drowned while sea bathing at the Kirinda Beach.
Police reported that the two individuals were rescued while drowning after being dragged away by strong waves, but passed away upon admission to the hospital.
The deceased are identified as a 35-year-old male and a 33-year-old female who are Indian nationals.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were a married couple, and the incident had occurred during a visit to Sri Lanka with their family.
The bodies of the victims have been placed at Debarawewa Hospital, and Kirinda Police have launched further investigations into the incident.
