Foreign and local tourists trapped in Minneriya forest

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A group of around 29 local and foreign tourists, who were on a visit to Minneriya National park, are trapped inside the forest due to rise of water level in the “Kiri Oya” after heavy rain, police sources said. Police and Wildlife Department said that rescue operation was underway.

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Ram Wednesday, 10 October 2012 03:32 PM

Thank God its raining now!!!! At least the animals will be able to get water that will sustain life.

Dalu Banda Wednesday, 10 October 2012 03:35 PM

Good news. Much expected rain is on the way.

Gadzooks Wednesday, 10 October 2012 03:51 PM

Time to slap the weather gods and bring them to their senses.

Big Ears Wednesday, 10 October 2012 04:24 PM

Use the helicopters, the masses mode of transport.

madhu Wednesday, 10 October 2012 04:44 PM

Use Helicopters or other possible rescue mode to rescue people . elephants can attack the Tourists.

Ruwan Wednesday, 10 October 2012 06:43 PM

Finally the Rain God has waken after a long sleep.....

walid Thursday, 11 October 2012 12:00 AM

well it's time to enjoy tourism camping ... don't worry this isn't new for them. via DM Android App

Dr.VAJIRA Thursday, 11 October 2012 06:12 AM

Thank god! Now our poor farmers can hope for a good harvest next season at least.

kapila Thursday, 11 October 2012 12:00 AM

Rain is a good news poor farmers.... via DM iPad app

ranga Thursday, 11 October 2012 12:00 AM

yes thank god. they are poor farmers..... via DM Android App

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