Child drowns

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A 4-year-old boy drowned off the sea at Midigama in Weligama last night, police said. It was reported that the mother had reportedly attempted to jump into the sea with the child.

The fishermen who were nearby had saved the two and rushed them to the Gonnagahahena Hospital. The child had died on the admission.

Wligama Police are investigating. (LSP)

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Calistus Jayatilleke Monday, 18 August 2014 08:22 AM

How could such things happen in a country which the rulers proudly call the "Miracle of Asia"

Kittu Monday, 18 August 2014 12:07 PM

do not blame the rulers, may be a petty issue which she could not resolve on her own!!

sam Monday, 18 August 2014 08:50 PM

This is not the first in southern part . Costofliving living comming down via DM iPad app

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