An individual has died while another has gone missing after the duo drowned while swimming in the Koggala Oya in Galle.
According to reports, the two individuals had entered the water for a swim when the incident occurred this morning (21).
One victim was later pronounced dead, while search operations are continuing to locate the missing person.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
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