Bodies of OL students washed ashore

31 March 2017 10:05 pm - 3 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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The bodies of two 17-year-old students who drowned in the seas off Kudawella in Tangalle were washed ashore today.

Tangalle police said the bodies were washed ashore 25 hours after they drowned.

They said the victims Janith Ishan Lakshitha and Muditha Dilshan had gone for a swim with another friend to celebrate their success at the GCE Ordinary Level Examination.

The remains were sent to the Judicial Medical Officer of the Hambantota hospital for further investigations.

A third child who had accompanied the unfortunate children had managed to escape the tragedy.

The relatives of the children had lodged a complaint with the police as they did not return home last afternoon. (Ariyadasa Kodithuwakku and Chandrasena Gamage)

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Don Friday, 31 March 2017 10:18 PM

Were surrounded by water but our youth cannot navigate the seas. We a national program to study dangerous spots and warn bathers. Just a red flags wont do a death count during season and off season will educate the public. via DM Android App

loku Saturday, 01 April 2017 09:42 AM

Very sad We too used to do this but we were lucky. RIP via DM Android App

seqi Saturday, 01 April 2017 12:02 PM

better for youngsters to learn swimming and accept responsibility for their lives as nobody else will..... via DM Android App

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