A 17-year-old Swiss national was rescued from drowning at Elephant Rock beach in Pottuvil on Monday (01 Sept).

According to the Police, the girl had been caught in a strong current while swimming.

However, she was rescued and pulled to safety by three officers from the Pottuvil Police Lifeguard Unit, and was unharmed after the rescue.

Meanwhile, a 45-year-old man from Katana drowned while bathing in a stream at Sindrathriya, Moya-Katte in Wennappuwa yesterday.

The Police said the man, identified as a resident of Athgala, was swimming with friends when he was swept under water. 

The body has been recovered and sent to the Marawila Hospital morgue. (Newswire)

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