Four youth go missing while bathing at Ellewala waterfall

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Four youth who were bathing at Ellewala waterfall in Wellawaya have gone missing this morning, police said.

They said the four victims were among a group of youth who were on a leisure trip at the Ellewala waterfall.

The missing youth, aged 20 and 21 were identified as residents of Kalmunai and Saindamarudu areas.

It has been revealed that the concerned youth went to bathe in a spot where there were signs put up indicating that bathing was not allowed.

Police said the group was bathing at the location despite the warning from the residents.

Police lifeguard and local residents have launched an operations to find the missing youth.

The Wellawaya Police is conducting further investigations. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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Truth Tuesday, 21 March 2023 01:48 PM

People don't change. This waterfall was in the news recently for the same reason.

Lanka Tuesday, 21 March 2023 04:16 PM

Heedless people we have ...why many accidents happen in this country..who is responsible for thisa? Why can't improve health and safety measures? All our medical and healthcare workers are in deep sleep. .This include political leader and professionals who are responsible to protect our people .

Rajeesh Tuesday, 21 March 2023 06:56 PM

Because all the warnings are in Sinhalese language.. This shows that south does not care about non Sinhala speaking community.

Gaff Wednesday, 22 March 2023 06:16 AM

Regret that the signboard seems to be not in tamil language as the youths are from Eastern province may be overlooked hope in future authorities should be able to display the signboard in all languages

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