Bodies of all three youths went missing in Mullaithivu sea, found

Bodies of all three youths who went missing since last evening while bathing in the Mullaithivu sea, have been found this morning, Police said.

One of the bodies was found last evening itself while the bodies of the other two youths were recovered this morning.

The missing youths were found in a joint rescue operation launched by the Police, Navy and area residents.

The Police suspect that the trio might have been swept away by high tides and rough sea.

The victims aged 26 and 27 are residents of Vavuniya and further investigations are being carried out by the Mullaithivu Police. (Romesh Madushanka)