Vakarai girl drowns

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An eight year old girl from Vakarai, drowned in the Verugal River this morning while on a pilgrimage to the Citra Velayudha Swami Kovil’s annual festival in Verugal, Trincomalee with her relatives. The brother of the victim, who was also caught by the river currents, was saved.

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Wasantha Sunday, 26 September 2010 09:09 AM

Now they have been able to enjoy "Freedom" after a lapse of almost 30 years. While being on a pilgrimage, poor girl lost her life, may be due to the negligence of parents. However, everyone should be very careful, whenever they select a place to bathe. Awareness of danger areas and due care and attention from parents, a vital factor to prevent similar type of tragic incidents in the future.

DHA Sunday, 26 September 2010 10:24 AM

Very true....!!!...we are hearing so much of reports like these.....mostly the parents have to take the blame...some just jump into rivers without knowing the dangers.....!!!

citizen1 Sunday, 26 September 2010 04:25 PM

poor little one. Eight is so young. RIP

MK Monday, 27 September 2010 09:00 AM

no no... the government should be blamed for this as well!!

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