Two drowning persons pulled from Gopalpuram seas
 

Lifesavers of Coast Guard attached to SLNS Vijayaba, Nilaveli in the Eastern Naval Command pulled 2 persons who were drowning in the seas off Gopalpuram beach yesterday (24 December).

They were residents of Badulla and Dehiovita aged 25 and 27. The Navy promptly responded to the emergency situation and rescued the two who were swept out to sea while bathing. Subsequently, the victims were safely brought to the shore by the naval personnel.