SL woman dies after fall at U.S. Marine residence in Bahrain

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MANAMA, Bahrain — A 23-year-old Sri Lankan woman died early Saturday morning in Bahrain after falling from the balcony of a ninth-floor residence belonging to a U.S. Marine.

The woman, Kudaliyanage Dona Nimesha Udari Gunasekera, was attending a party at Class Plaza Two in Juffair at the time of the incident, according to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service Middle East field office.

According to NCIS, witnesses claim Gunasekera was “visibly intoxicated and stumbling.” A Marine attempted to grab her but was unable to reach her in time.

Drinking alcohol in public is banned throughout the holy month of Ramadan, but U.S. personnel are authorized to drink in their private residences.

Marines at the residence have cooperated with Bahraini authorities leading the investigation, said Capt. Robert Martins, Marine Corps Forces Central Command Forward public affairs officer. The Marines gave voluntary statements and were released.

The investigation is ongoing, but no foul play is suspected and no arrests have been made.

It’s the second death involving U.S. military personnel in recent months in Bahrain. In May, a sailor assigned to the USS Farragut died after falling from a hotel balcony in Juffair.

Navy officials said the circumstances surrounding that fall are still under investigation. (Star and Stripes)

Comments - 6

sss Tuesday, 07 July 2015 08:20 AM

will arrive the body organ less - our do nothing professionals should be grateful that these women make it possible for them to drive duty free cars

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AJJAA Tuesday, 07 July 2015 08:38 AM

May be the experience would have been the ultimate feeling after intoxication.

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wel Tuesday, 07 July 2015 08:55 AM

Hard to believe this story. Partying with soldiers is not a good thing.

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Sonali De Silva Tuesday, 07 July 2015 09:28 AM

How does a “visibly intoxicated and stumbling.” person fall off a balcony unless its only about 3 feet high or less or maybe pushed? A Sri Lankan woman falls and "no foul play is suspected ". A US marine falls and " circumstances surrounding that fall are still under investigation". As the saying goes "kata keyandade".

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Prem Nath Tuesday, 07 July 2015 09:30 AM

Away from home,no control on self.What a shame.

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S.Sriranjan Tuesday, 07 July 2015 05:11 PM

Marine gave Voluntary Fall Evidence or False Evidence?

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